3- Nazi Rise To Power & End Of Weimar Republic Flashcards
What was the early name of the nazis and who founded it
German Works Party (DAP), founded by Anton Drexler
When did Hitler become leader of the NSDAP
July 1921
What “protection squad” was introduced when and led by who
SA (sturmabteilung) in 1921, led by Ernst Rohm
What was Nazi membership in 1920 and 1923
1920- 1,100
1923- 55,000
When was it and what happened in the Munich Putsch
Hitler, influenced by Mussolini’s seizure of power in Italy in 1922, believed that the Nazis could overthrow the regional government in Munich and then move into Berlin.
8th Nov 1923 nazis seizure a building where the barvarian government was meeting, convincing the leaders to support Hitler’s planned takeover.
9th Nov 1923, the leaders changed their minds and organised troops to resist Hitler’s planned march through Munich.
Hitler proceeded with the march but was easily overpowered by the police force and was arrested 2 days later and the nazi party was banned.
When, how long and what for was Hitler sent to prison? How much of his sentence did he actually serve?
1st April 1924, 5 years, treason, 9 months
What did hitler write in prison
His autobiography, mein kampf
What did mein kampf contain
Hitlers political views: abolition of ToV, elimination of Jews in Germany, Volksgemeinschaft (peoples community)- strongest races dominate the weaker, Lebensraum(living space)-unite all German speakers
How many seats did the Naxiz win in the 1928 election, compared to how many in 1924?
12, 32
What class did the nazis target as a key electoral group
Lower class
What role did Goebbles have in the nazi party
Propaganda minister
What did the great depression mean for Germany and the nazis
Unemployment on the rise & German economy crippled,
circumstances greatly favoured the Nazis as people were looking for someone to fix their problems
How many Germans were unemployed in 1932?
6 million
How many seats did the Nazis win in the November 1932 election
196, the largest party in the reichstag
When did Hitler become chancellor ?
Jan 1933
