Rise of the Nazis Flashcards

1
Q

When did Hitler become the leader of the Nazi Party?

A

1921

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2
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When was the Munich Putsch?

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1923

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3
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How successful was the Munich Putsch for the Nazis?

A

Hitler was imprisoned.
Nazi Party was declared illegal.
Hitler wrote Mein Kampf
Nazis gained a lot of publicity
Hitler only served 9 months in prison.

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4
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What was the decision at the Bamburg Conference (1926)?

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The Nazi Party decided to seek power legally.

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5
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How many seats did the Nazis gain in the Reichstag by 1928?

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12

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6
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What was the Wall Street Crash?

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The prices of shares dropped on Wall Street leading to an economic crash.

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What did the Wall Street Crash lead to?

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High unemployment. This was called the Great Depression.

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What was Article 48?

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President Hindenburg used it to pass laws without needing Parliament’s agreement.

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9
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How many seats did the Nazis win in the July 1932 election?

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230

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10
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What was the Political Deal?

A

A secret deal between Hitler, Hindenburg and von Papen that allowed Hitler to become Chancellor.

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11
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Name three key ideas of the Nazis?

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Overturn the Treaty of Versailles.
Oppose the Communists.
Anti-Semitism
Hatred of Democracy
Make Germany great again.
Lebensraum (increase German territoy)

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12
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What were the SA?

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Formed in 1921. Militant wing of the Nazi Party. Led by Rohm.

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13
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How many Germans were unemployment by 1932?

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6 million

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14
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Who was frightened by the Communists?

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The wealthy. The Communists wanted to redistribute wealth which would harm them. Some voted for the Nazis to stop the Communists from getting into power.

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15
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How did the Nazis use propaganda?

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Speeches, posters, radio and rallies.

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16
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When did Hitler become Chancellor?

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January 1933

17
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When did Hitler join the Nazi Party?

A

1919

18
Q

Give three reasons why the Nazis rose to power by 1933.

A

Great Depression
Fear of Communists
Nazi Propaganda
Political Deal

19
Q

Who was the “Hunger Chancellor”?

A

Bruning. He got the nickname as he did little to help ordinary German people through the Great Depression.

20
Q

Who was in charge of propaganda for the Nazis?

A

Joseph Goebbels.