Hitlers Rise To Power Flashcards
(24 cards)
What year did Adolf Hitler become Chancellor of Germany?
1933
True or False: The Nazi Party was originally a small political party.
True
What event in 1923 was a failed coup attempt by Hitler?
The Beer Hall Putsch
Who was the President of Germany when Hitler was appointed Chancellor?
Paul von Hindenburg
Fill in the blank: Hitler joined the German Workers’ Party in _____.
1919
What was the name of Hitler’s autobiography?
Mein Kampf
Which economic crisis helped Hitler gain support in Germany?
The Great Depression
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a key strategy used by Hitler to gain power? A) Peaceful protests B) Political alliances C) Military coup
B) Political alliances
What was the Reichstag Fire and how did it benefit Hitler?
The Reichstag Fire was a fire at the German parliament building in 1933. It allowed Hitler to claim a state of emergency and push through the Reichstag Fire Decree, which suspended civil liberties.
True or False: The Enabling Act of 1933 gave Hitler the power to enact laws without the involvement of the Reichstag.
True
What was the primary propaganda tool used by Hitler and the Nazi Party?
The Ministry of Propaganda
Fill in the blank: Hitler’s rise to power was marked by the use of _____ and mass rallies.
propaganda
Multiple Choice: Which of the following groups did Hitler target as enemies? A) Communists B) Capitalists C) Both A and B
C) Both A and B
What was the Night of the Long Knives?
A purge that took place in 1934 where Hitler eliminated potential rivals within the Nazi Party and other political opponents.
True or False: Hitler’s policies included the promotion of anti-Semitism.
True
What role did the SA (Sturmabteilung) play in Hitler’s rise to power?
The SA acted as the Nazi Party’s paramilitary wing, intimidating opponents and providing security at rallies.
Fill in the blank: Hitler’s rise was facilitated by the weaknesses of the _____ Republic.
Weimar
What was the significance of the 1932 elections in Hitler’s rise to power?
The Nazi Party became the largest party in the Reichstag, gaining significant political power.
Multiple Choice: Which tactic did Hitler use to consolidate power after becoming Chancellor? A) Negotiation B) Violence C) Diplomacy
B) Violence
What was the primary goal of Hitler’s foreign policy?
To expand German territory and establish German dominance in Europe.
True or False: Hitler was initially opposed to the idea of a totalitarian state.
False
What was the role of the Gestapo in Nazi Germany?
The Gestapo was the secret police responsible for enforcing Nazi policies and suppressing opposition.
Fill in the blank: Hitler’s leadership style was characterized by _____ and charismatic oratory.
authoritarianism
