3.1 Hitler & The German Workers Party 1920-22

Question 1

What were Hitler’s early views?

Answer 1

1) Democracy was weak & a powerful leader was needed to rebuild Germany’s strength
2) Jews were to blame for making Germany weak
3) Communists & Socialists brought about the fall of the Kaiser
4) The Socialist Weimar Politicians have betrayed Germany by signing the TOV

Question 2

When did Hitler join the German Worker’s Party?

Answer 2

September 1919

Question 3

When was Hitler put in charge of Propaganda?

Answer 3

February 1920

Question 4

When did Hitler become the leader of the German Worker’s Party

Answer 4

1921

Question 5

Why were the Party’s aims kept vague?

Answer 5

So that they would appeal to different groups in Germany

Question 6

What was Hitler’s role in the growth of the Nazi Party?

Answer 6

• Talented Speaker
• Appealed to critics of Weimar Republic
• Controlled NSDAP like a military leader
• Suggested the name change in August 1920
• Became the leader in mid-1921
• Used the Party’s Newspaper to spread the party’s views
• Surrounded himself with loyal individuals like Rohm, Goering & Hess
• Developed friendships. E.g with Ludendorff

Question 7

What does SA stand for?

Answer 7

Sturmabteilung

Question 8

What was SA’s nickname?

Answer 8

The Brownshirts

Question 9

When was the SA Set up?

Answer 9

1921

Question 10

Who was the Leader of the SA?

Answer 10

Rohm

Question 11

What was the role of the SA?

Answer 11

• To disrupt the meetings of Opposition Parties
• Control crowds at Nazi meetings.

This impressed many people due to their organisation and power

Question 12

Who were the SS made up of?

Answer 12

The most trusted members of the SA formed together to make Hitler’s own personal bodyguard.