why did the Nazi party rise to power 2

Question 1

point #1

Answer 1

the Munich Putsch

Question 2

elaboration

Answer 2

• Hitler and his followers march on Munich in an open act of rebellion
• HItler misjudged the situation as he was hoping to get support from the local govt and troops but were met with the police and a battle broke out
• 16 Nazis and 4 police officers were killed but Hitler escaped but was arrested and Nazi Party was banned subsequently
• while in prison he spent his time writing his autobiography Mein Kampf

Question 3

explanation (feelings + outcome)

Answer 3

this helped the Nazi Party rise to power/made Weimar govt weak because :
* even though the attempted Putsch was a humiliating disaster for the Nazis, it proved to be a turning point for Hitler and the Nazi Party, leading to increased support from Germans (OUTCOME)
* key events such as Ludendorff’s release and election to lead the Reichstag, Hitler’s influential trial, and the foundation of his political ideology in Mein Kampf, fuelled his ambition to become the leader of the Nazi Party and eventually Germany (FEELINGS)

Question 4

link

Answer 4

hence, the key events following the Munich Putsch enabled Hitler to gain support from Germans and eventually seize control of the Nazi Party, leading to his leaderhsip of Germany

Question 5

point #2

Answer 5

the rebuilding of the Nazi Party

Question 6

elaboration (i)

Answer 6

Nazi policies (Nazis ideology)
* after Hitler’s release from prison following the Munich Putsch, he reorganised the Nazi Party by expanding its membership
* recognising that force wouldn’t lead to power, he adopted democratic means and presented clear Nazi polices based on his book, Mein Kampf

Question 7

explanation (i)

Answer 7

this helped the rise of the Nazi Party because :
* Nazi policies resonated with many Germans allowing them to broaden their support base, increase party membership, and reach out to the masses (OUTCOME)
* the simple and relevant ideology appealed to the needs and sentiments of the German people, evoking strong support for the Nazis (FEELINGS)
* the re-establishment of the SS, portrayed as strong and well-disciplined, boosted Germans’ confidence in the Nazis, further increasing their support (FEELINGS)

Question 8

link (i)

Answer 8

thus, the reorganisation of the Nazi Party by increasing party members helped the Nazis and HItler to rise to power

Question 9

elaboration (ii)

Answer 9

restablished control of the Party
* he formed SS, a fiercely loyal bodyguard unit
* both SA and SS were perceived as strong and disciplined, offering a sense of order that many welcomed
* people were relieved that the SA was willing to combat communism

Question 10

explanation (ii)

Answer 10

this helped rise of the Nazi Party because :
* the deployment of SA and SS halted internal fighting, creating the impression that the Nazis could restore stability admist political instability
* this won them supporters and led to their rise (OUTCOME)
* Germans became more willing to support the Nazis (FEELINGS)

Question 11

link (ii)

Answer 11

thus, the setting up of the SS and SA contributed to the rise of the Nazis and Hitler

Question 12

point #3

Answer 12

due to Hitler’s charisma

Question 13

elaboration

Answer 13

• Hitler’s charisma, persuasion, and preparation as a confident speaker allowed him to address people’s concerns effectively
• he could relate to their feelings and hardships, stirring up crowds with his compelling speeches
• exploiting the Great Depression, he blamed the Weimar Government and promised solutions, making many Germans believe in his ability to resolve their problems
• Hitler’s vision of a strong Germany and a Greater Germany for all German-speaking people appealed to many
  Hitler promised to :
• end ineffective democratic coalition governments
• restore the glory days of the Kaiser and authoritarain rule
• return to traditional German values
• fight the threat of communism in elections, the Reichstag and on the streets

Question 14

explanation (feelings + outcome)

Answer 14

this helped the rise of the Nazi party because
- his powerful and passionate speaking skills convinced people to support the Nazi Party, as he offered credible solutions to their problems and promised an end to their misery (OUTCOME)
- Hitler gained extensive support from hopeful Germans who saw him as a beacon of hope (FEELINGS)
- his pledge to provide jobs, bread, and a strong, unified central government during the Great Depression won support from disillusioned Germans desperate for help (OUTCOME)
- this support extended to influential business owners and industrialists who shared his anti-communist and anti-trade union stance
- they financially supported the party, funding Hitler’s election campaigns
- by 1929, the party’s membership exceeded 100,000 (OUTCOME)

Question 15

link

Answer 15

thus, Hitler’s charisma and oratical skills won numerous supporters for the Nazi Party, building a strong base for their ideology and ultimately propelling Hitler to power

Question 16

due to the use of Propaganda

Answer 16

• in 1920, Joseph Goebbels took charge of Nazi propaganda, using it cleverly to appeal to people’s emotions and needs
• he portrayed the Nazi Party as a strong, unified force, exploiting the impact of the Great Depression
• propaganda blamed economic problems of TOV, offering promises of rebuilding armed forces to create jobs and supporting workers

Question 17

explanation (feelings + outcome)

Answer 17

this helped the rise of the Nazi Party because :
- the disciplined and competent image of the Nazi Party appealed to many amid Germany’s political and economic crisis in the early 1930s, leading to increased support and eventually aiding their rise to power (OUTCOME)

Question 18

link

Answer 18

thus, through clever and aggressive use of propaganda, Hitler was able to rise to Chancellorship in 1933