The Rise of Hitler & the Nazis

Question 1

The party is renamed the National Socialist German Workers’ Party (NSDAP) and puts forward 25 point programme.

Answer 1

1920

Question 2

Hitler replaces Anton Drexler as leader of the NSDAP.

Answer 2

1921

Question 3

The SA is founded.

Answer 3

1921

Question 4

Munich Putsch

Answer 4

1923

Question 5

Hitler on trial and imprisoned.

Answer 5

1924

Question 6

Hitler relaunches the NSDAP.

Answer 6

1925

Question 7

Nazis only win 12 seats in the Reichstag

Answer 7

1928

Question 8

Heinrich Himmler becomes leader of the SS

Answer 8

1929

Question 9

Heinrich Bruning becomes Chancellor (30 March - 30 May 1932).

Answer 9

1930

Question 10

Nazi support increases dramatically: 107 seats in the Reichstag

Answer 10

1930

Question 11

Hitler comes second to Hindenburg in the elections for President

Answer 11

1932

Question 12

Two Reichstag elections - the Nazis are the largest party after both

Answer 12

1932

Question 13

Paper appointed Chancellor (1 June - 17 November)

Answer 13

1932

Question 14

Schlesinger appointed Chancellor (3 December - 28 January 1933)

Answer 14

1932

Question 15

Hitler appointed Chancellor by Hindenburg (30 January)

Answer 15

1933

Question 16

Reichstag Fire leads to the Law for the Protection of German People and State & the Enabling Act

Answer 16

1933

Question 17

Nazis ban Trade Unions and other political parties; local government comes under Nazi control.

Answer 17

1933

Question 18

Night of the Long Knives

Answer 18

1934

Question 19

Death of Hindenburg

Answer 19

1934

Question 20

Hitler becomes the Fuehrer; army swears oath of loyalty to him.

Answer 20

1934

Question 21

Hitler joined the German Workers’ Party (September).

Answer 21

1919