📈 2.1 Early Growth of the Nazi Party Flashcards
(11 cards)
Q1: What was the DAP and who founded it?
A1: The German Workers’ Party (DAP) was founded by Anton Drexler in 1919. It was a small nationalist group in Munich.
Q2: When did Hitler join the DAP?
A2: Hitler joined in September 1919 after being sent to spy on it by the army.
Q3: What changes did Hitler make to the DAP?
A3: He helped shape its ideas, became chief propagandist, and introduced a swastika logo and salute.
Q4: When did the DAP become the NSDAP?
A4: In February 1920, the party was renamed the National Socialist German Workers’ Party (NSDAP), also known as the Nazi Party.
Q5: What was the 25-Point Programme?
A5: A list of the party’s aims, including nationalism, rejection of the Treaty of Versailles, anti-Semitism, and help for workers.
Q6: Why did the 25-Point Programme appeal to many Germans?
A6: It promised to restore German pride, help the poor, punish those behind the Treaty, and oppose big business and Jews.
Q7: When did Hitler become the Nazi Party’s leader?
A7: In July 1921, he became the party’s leader with full control, calling himself the Führer.
Q8: What was the SA and why was it created?
A8: The SA (Sturmabteilung or Stormtroopers) was the Nazi paramilitary wing — used to protect meetings and attack opponents.
Q9: Who were the SA and what was their nickname?
A9: Mostly ex-soldiers and Freikorps; they wore brown shirts, so were nicknamed Brownshirts.
Q10: Why was the SA important to the Nazis?
A10: It gave the party a sense of strength, intimidated enemies, and made Hitler look powerful and disciplined.
Q11: How did Hitler increase his personal power in the party?
A11: He was a powerful public speaker, controlled propaganda, created the SA, and introduced loyalty to him as Führerprinzip (leader principle).
