Why was Hitler able to dominate Germany by 1934? Flashcards
What was the DAP?
German Worker’s Party
When was the DAP established, and by whom?
January 1919, by Anton Drexler
When did Hitler join the DAP?
September 1919
What was Hitler responsible for in the DAP?
Publicity, propaganda and public speaking
What and when did the DPA rename itself to?
In 1920, to the National Socialist German Worker’s Party, the Nazis
What did the Nazis show?
Strong nationalist and anti-semitic features
What was their party badge?
Swastika
When did Hitler replace Drexler as leader?
July 1921
When did Hitler find the SA (Storm Troopers)?
July 1921
What were the SA known for?
Their violence against any opposition
What were some key points form the nazi Party objective published in 1920?
- The union of all Germans in a Greater Germany
- The destruction of the Treaties of Versailles and St Germain
- German citizenship exclusive to those of German blood (excluding the jews)
- No more immigration of non-Germans
- A strong central government in Germany
- Generous provision for old age pensioners
When did the Munich Putsch take place?
1923
What was the purpose of the Munich Putsch?
Hitler wanted to achieve the violent overthrow of the unpopular Weimar Republic and replace it with a Nazi government
Why did Hitler think the Munich Putsch would be successful?
- the ending of passive resistance in the Ruhr gave the impression of giving in to the French
- Hyperinflation was at its height
- Germany had resumed paying reparations, and they despised the treaty
Who supported the Munich Putsch?
General Ludendorff, and it was thought that he would increase the support for the Putsch
What happened on the 8th of November 1923?
Storm Troopers forced their way into a political meeting in a Munich beer hall
They planned to take over tMunich and march into Berlin
What happened to the Kahr (prime minister of Bavaria) during the Munich Putsch?
He was forced at gunpoint to give support to the revolution
What happened on the 9th of November 1923?
The Kahr went back on his promise
Hitler thus marched through the streets of Munich to gain support
How many Nazis were killed during the Munich Putsch, and by whom?
16 Nazis were killed by armed policed opening fire
Why did the Munich Putsch fail?
- The army remained loyal to the Weimar government
- The loyalty of Bavarian politicians had been underestimated
- Hitler miscalculated the mood of the German people. They did not rise to support him
What happened to Ludendorff and Hitler after the Munich Putsch?
Hitler was sentenced to five years in prison
Ludendorff was acquitted
How did Hitler benefit from the trial after the Munich Putsch?
The trial gave him the opportunity to gain publicity for his ideas
How did Hitler use his time in prison?
He used his time to write Mein Kampf
He realised that power could not be achieved by the use of violence
What was Mein Kampf about?
The superiority of the German (Aryan) race, especially in com[parison with Jews and Slavs
The danger of communism
The need for lebensraum
Germany’s rise to be the dominant state in Europe.
How did Hitler only serve 9 months in prison?
He had sympathisers within the judiciary
When was the Nazi Party banned?
1923, but this restriction was lifted in 1925
How many seats did the Nazi Party win in the general election of May 1928?
The Nazis only only 12 seats in the Reichstag, polling 2.6% of the votes