Who voted for the Nazis? Flashcards
Who voted for the Nazis?
Women Farmers Upper Class Armed Forces Young people Middle-class people
Why did farmers vote for the Nazis?
Were promised higher prices Higher status in society Better quality of life Hit hard by depression If communists took over, Nazis would seize their land Hit hard by depression People not buying as much food Income lowered in Stresemann years Communists would take land
Why did women vote for the Nazis?
Nazis promised to sort out problems
They thought that good morals and self-discipline are important
Hitler thought theatre and art style was bad for viewing of the youth
Youth were exposed to ‘a flood of muck and filth’
Why did young people vote for the Nazis?
Couldn’t find work
Same vision as Hitler
Over 1/2 unemployed
Nazis said that youth were more important
60% of new uni students couldn’t find work
Why did middle class people vote for the Nazis?
Wanted strong weimar gov.
Fear of communist take over
Wages were cut by Gov. during depression
Fear that law and order would break down
Stormtroopers not afraid to take on communists
Nazis showed order and discipline in time of chaos
Arbeit und brot (work and bread)
Why did the armed forces vote for the nazis?
Hitler promised to tear up the treaty of versailles
Many wanted to be part of Ger.’s bright future
Wanted to get jobs in armed forces, build new homes, motorways and hospitals
People were moved by Hitler’s speeches
Why did the upper class vote for the Nazis?
Stop communism Communists could take over their businesses Promised strong leadership SA was bigger than Ger. army Promised more power
