Appeal of Nazism and Communism Quiz Flashcards by Weronika S

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How did the Nazis get money and what did they use it for?

A

Attracted funding from rich who were scared of communist takeover in Germany
Fund propaganda and organise Nazi election campaigns

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What did Nazi ideology consist of?

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Power of the Will, Struggle and War, Aggressive Nationalism, Racial Community, National Socialism, Fuhrerprinzip, Anti-semitism

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How did Hitler gain support?

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Charisma
Tailored messages to audience
Orator: able to convince people he had answers
Speeches lasted hours, repetitive, lies
Played on emotions and fears

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What were the strengths of German communism?

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‘Bread and Freedom’
Propaganda attracted members
Appealed to unemployed
November 1932: 16.9% of vote

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What were the weaknesses of German communism?

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Membership turnover was high
Support contained to industrial areas
Short on money
Limited appeal to women

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What were the policies and ideology of communism?

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End to benefit and wage cuts
End to military spending
Creation of workers’ state
Legalisation of abortion
Close cooperation with USSR

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What happened to the KPD after the Depression?

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Could replace SPD as leading left wing party
Workers revolution was inevitable
Depression would be final nail in capitalism’s coffin

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