The Rise Of The Nazis Flashcards
(41 cards)
What was Germany like in 1918
Germany in 1918 was a broken, defeated country facing a difficult, unknown future with a weak, inexperienced Weimar government.
When did Hitler set up the Nazis
In these difficult circumstances Hitler set up the Nazis party in 1920
Why were the Nazis popular (1+2)
- They would abolish Versailles
- Strong central government to make Germany great again
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Why were the Nazis ideas popular (3.) ( BUTT)
- Greater Germany- The German people wanted to :
-Believed that the aryan race should create a huge living space or empire (lebensraum) to rule over the other races.
-Unite all German speakers into a bigger Germany.
- Take back lost territory.
-This was popular with nationalists who wanted a strong and United German Empire.
Why were the Nazis a popular idea (4)
- Get rid of all Jews and communists. They were blamed for everything that had gone wrong with Germany. Jews were considered to be beneath humans (untermensch). Rich people feared communists would take away all their money. Communists were blamed for losing the war and all economic problems
Why did Hitler ideals become popular
The Nazi ideas became popular because Germans were looking for someone to blame for their problems. Hitters ideas became very popular in this period because of Germany facing economic crisis
What were the biggest factors that lead to an increase in popularity for Germans (wonder eaten hope
Weimar government couldn’t solve economic problems
Extremists parties were very popular because people were desperate.
Hitter’s political propaganda and speeches soon gained him mass support especially with the middle class (lost jobs, and savings became worthless)
What did Hitler do in 1921
In 1921, Hitler became the party chairman-set up private army the SA (brow shirts ) who used violence against opponents like communists
What happened in 1923
In November 1923 Hitler decided the Nazis were strong enough to overthrow the German government. (This was the month Hyperinflation was at its worst)
What did Hitler do to over throw the government
On November 8th Hitler broke into a meeting being held by 3 leaders of the Bavarian government (including Gustav von Kahr and Otto von Lossow) in large beer hall. He had 600 storm troopers (SA) to back him up. Hitler head the Bavarian leaders at gunpoint and forced all 3 to help him. Then, general Ludendorff, a Great War hero, entered the hall announcing that he also supported Hitler. Hitler hoped that this would secure the support of the local police and army. Whilst Hitler was speaking the SA was taking control of government offices
How did Hitlers 1923 plan go wrong
The plan went wrong and the 3 Bavarian leaders retracted their support for Hitler, ordering the army to attack the SA. In the following conflict Hitler, Ludendorff and 2000 Nazis were defeated. On the 9th of November Hitler and Ludendorff were arrested, charged with high treason and taken to prison.
What was the result if hitlers attempt at over throwing
Hitler’s career appeared to be over, but nothing was further from the truth. His trial lasted 24 days and made headline news. Hitler suddenly had a nationwide audience. The media coverage give Hitler more publicity than he could ever dreamed of.

What were the judges decision on Hitler and Ludendorff
The judges:
Acquitted (found innocent) Ludendorff
Sentenced Hitler to 5 years (he only served 9 months)
What prison did Hitler go to and what was life like
Hitler went to Landsberg Fortress and it was not a particularly harsh life. Hitler was allowed visitors, newspapers, books and plenty of food. He spent most of his time in prison writing Meier Kampf. This book was “waffly” and described hitlers ideas concerning history, politics, race and germanys future . He had hardly time to finish it as he was released after only 9 months
What were the 1920s like fur Germany
Life in Germany began to I,prove in this decade as US loans helped Germans rebuild their lives. Hitler spent the decade reorganising his party after his failed revolt in 1923
What du Nazis place importance on
Nazis placed great importance on encouraging loyalty of young people to the Nazis . Membership of youth movements increased from 100,000 to 8 million
What was the Hitler youth like
The Hitler Youth existed from 1922 to 1945. The Hitler youth was the second oldest Nazi group founded one year after its adult counterpart the SA. It was made up of the Hitler Youth Proper( for make youth ages 14-18), German young people (Deutsches Jungvolk( younger boys section for ages 10 to 14) and the girls section
The league of German girls 
Who were the SA and SS
These two organisations were the violent wing of the party. Theses are the men that threatened and used violence
Describe the SA
The SA was founded in 1921.
The SA were Hitlers henchmen and thugs
Many were ex- soldiers who became Hitlers paramilitaries
They disrupted the meetings of Hitlers opponents especially the communists
Describe the SS
the SS were at first Hitlers personnel body guards and became the number one violent wing of the Nazis in 1934.
What happened in October 1929
In October 1929 the US stock market crashed. An economic recession (the Great Depression) began which affected the entire world. Germany was one of the countries which was hit hardest
What went on during the years of 1930-1933
Between 1930-1933, 4 elections were held in Germany. Two were to decide Germany’s President (head of state) and two were to elect a reichstag (parliament). Hitler and the Nazis took part in all four elections
What was significant for Hitler in 1933
By January 1933 his party would be the largest in the reichstag and Hitler would be Chancellor
Who was Von Hidenburg
Was the president of Germany at aged 84 and allowed von papen to stay in office.
