Why Did Hitler Gain Power? Flashcards
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Which party had the most support?
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The nazi party. But they needed more.
1
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Why was the Weimar Republic weak?
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Republic and democracy were forced on them. Not enough people supported them. Proportional representation. Lots of small parties Coalitions are weak.
2
Q
What was the party many people were afraid of?
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Communists.
3
Q
Who replaced Stresemann?
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Many people did but none managed to get the parties to work together.
4
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What was one of the biggest politicians made concerning hitler?
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They underestimated him.
5
Q
What was happening in post-war Germany?
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Treaty of Versailles Revolutions Loss of the war and the stab in the back theory. Hyperinflation The depression.
6
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What was happening to Germany due to the Great Depression?
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Led to unpopular government policies to try to lift Germany out of it.
6 million unemployed
Homelessness
Violence
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What were the nazi tactics? (8)
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Provided scapegoat: Jews and communists Trained their speakers Propaganda SA dealt with the communist threats Because of their stand against communism, they were payed money from industrialists. Elections campaigns: chartered plaines Flexible promises for different social groups. National organisation: gau
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Why was hitler an appealing candidate to the public?
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Master orator.
Messiah
Promise of strong leadership
Promise of national revival
