Early development of the Nazi Party, 1920–22 Flashcards
Who founded the German Workers’ Party (DAP) and when?
Anton Drexler, 1919
When did Hitler join the DAP?
Sep 1919
How many members did the DAP have when Hitler first joined?
23
When was the 25-point Programme presented to the party?
1920
What sort of policies did the 25-point Programme contain? Why?
nationalist and socialist policies. to appeal to as many people as possible.
DAP policy, 3 things they were opposed to and why?
- Weimar politicians - deposed Kaiser, signed armistice and Treaty of Versailles, betrayed Germany
- Democracy - believed democracy and WC to be weak, wanted one strong leader
- Jews - blamed for loss of WWI and undermining the German economy
Five ways Hitler took over the DAP, and how he reshaped it into NSDAP?
- party policy
- Hitler’s personal appeal
- Party organisation
- Party leadership
- SA or Brownshirts
How did Hitler’s personal appeal help to gain control of the DAP 1920-22?
excellent public speaker- attracted attention
also used rallies and publicity via paintings and photos
Evidence for success of Hitler’s personal appeal?
- Party tripled in size in half a year in 1920 (June: 1000 members, end of year 3000)
How did Hitler become leader of the Nazi Party?
July 1921 - forced a leadership contest in which Drexler was defeated.
How did Hitler reorganise the party 1920-22?
- Suggested name change to NSDAP- reflected policies of 25-point programme
- Swastika logo and raised arm salute
When were the SA introduced?
Aug 1921
What were the SA?
a paramilitary force, many members came from unemployed, another way to keep control
How did the SA help Hitler to keep control?
created a sense of power and organisation
subdued opposition with violence
disrupted opposition meetings
strengthened Hitler- even though Ernst Rohm in charge, expected to be obedient to Hitler
SA membership statistic?
Aug 1922- 800
