12 Flashcards
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What event led to the ban of the NSDAP and the imprisonment of Hitler in 1924?
The Munich Putsch
The Munich Putsch was an attempted coup by the Nazi Party to seize power in Germany.
Who led the Nazi Party in secret after its ban in 1924?
Alfred Rosenberg
Alfred Rosenberg was a prominent Nazi ideologue during the party’s early years.
What organizational change did Hitler implement upon his release from prison?
He restructured the party into branches called Gaue under Gauleiters
Gauleiters were regional leaders responsible for party activities in their areas.
What principle did Hitler follow in running the Nazi Party?
Führerprinzip
Führerprinzip means ‘Leader Principle’, indicating that Hitler held absolute authority.
Which conference in 1926 helped to strengthen Hitler’s position in the Nazi Party?
The Bamberg Conference
This conference was crucial for consolidating Hitler’s leadership and addressing internal party conflicts.
Who were the prominent figures Hitler worked with during the Bamberg Conference?
- Gregor Strasser
- Josef Goebbels
- Ernst Rohm
- Franz Pfeffer von Salomon
Each played significant roles in the early Nazi Party, with varying degrees of influence.
What are the two groups that Hitler created to support the Nazi vision?
- Schutzstaffel (SS)
- Hitlerjugend (Hitler Youth)
The SS was Hitler’s elite guard, while the Hitler Youth aimed to indoctrinate young Germans.
What was the purpose of propaganda for Hitler during this period?
To win over voters
Propaganda was essential for shaping public perception and promoting Nazi ideology.
What was the cornerstone of the Nazi Party’s policy established in 1920?
The Twenty Five Point Programme
This programme outlined the party’s political goals and ideologies.
What significant amendment was made to the Twenty Five Point Programme in 1928?
Confiscation of only Jewish owned land (Point 17)
This amendment reflected the increasing anti-Semitic policies of the Nazi Party.
What demographic did Hitler target for support during economic problems?
Rural voters, including farmers and peasants
Targeting this demographic was strategic as economic hardships made them more receptive to extremist solutions.
How much did Nazi Party membership increase between 1925 and 1928?
From 27,000 to 100,000
This significant increase indicated growing interest in the party across different social classes.
What was the change in the NSDAP’s parliamentary representation from 1924 to 1928?
Seats decreased from 32 to 12
This decline demonstrates the challenges the party faced despite increasing membership.
What does Source A reveal about Hitler’s strategy for gaining power?
A conscious decision to abandon violence in favor of a constitutional approach
This marked a shift towards participating in the political system rather than relying solely on force.
What does Source B depict regarding the Nazi Party’s public image?
A Nazi rally showing the party’s attempt to appear unified and organized
The rally represented the party’s efforts to build a strong public presence despite its minority status.
True or False: Source A was written by a Nazi inmate at the same time as Hitler.
True
This context suggests that the source may have a biased perspective in favor of Hitler.
What was the purpose of Source B, a photograph from July 1926?
To serve as propaganda and increase the party’s prominence
The photograph aimed to create a favorable image of Nazi power and support.
What evidence suggests that the Nazi Party was developing in tactics but not necessarily in size?
Attempts to increase Reichstag seats and the rise in membership without significant electoral gains
This reflects the struggle for political legitimacy despite organizational growth.
Fill in the blank: Hitler aimed to use _______ to win over voters.
propaganda
Effective propaganda was crucial for the Nazi Party’s strategy in the 1920s.
