Topic 2: Hitler's rise to power, 1919-33

Question 1

What German political party was Hitler sent to attend after the First World War?

Answer 1

German Workers’ Party (DAP)

Question 2

What group of people did Hitler blame for undermining the German economy?

Answer 2

Jews

Question 3

In December 1920 what newspaper did the NSDAP (Nazis) buy?

Answer 3

the ‘People’s Observer’

Question 4

What was the name of Hitler’s own personal bodyguards?

Answer 4

Stosstrupp (Schock Troop)

Question 5

What were some longer-term causes of the Munich Putsch?

Answer 5

The grievances from the ‘stab in the back’, reparations and the loss of Germany’s colonies had been building up. Amongst a lot of Germans, there was a deep resentment of the Weimar Republic. Also from 1919 to 1923, the NSDAP had been growing in Munich.

Question 6

What were some medium-term causes of the Munich Putsch?

Answer 6

Hitler saw how Benito Mussolini, the leader of a right-winged party called the Fascists, took control in Italy via a Putsch which showed its successfulness to Hitler.

Question 7

What were some short-term causes of the Munich Putsch?

Answer 7

-Hyperinflation
-French invasion of the Ruhr

Question 8

How many members of the SA did Hitler march in the Burgerbraukeller beer hall in Munich with?

Answer 8

600 SA members who helped Hitler take over the beer hall and persuade leaders (Von Kahr) to match on Berlin with him.

Question 9

What mistake did Ludendorff make which ultimately led to the failure of the Munich Putsch?

Answer 9

Ludendorff allowed Von Kahr and other leaders to leave the beer hall so they could ‘phone their wives’ however they instead alerted local authorities.

Question 10

How many people died in the Munich Putsch?

Answer 10

14 of Hitler’s supporters and 4 policemen

Question 11

How many guns was the Nazi party equipped with during the Munich Putsch?

Answer 11

2,000 rifles

Question 12

How many years in prison was Hitler sentenced to?

Answer 12

5 years however he only served 9 months

Question 13

What were some positive outcomes of the Munich Putsch for the Nazis?

Answer 13

-Hitler realised that he needed to gain nationwide support and use democracy to gain power
-Hitler used his trial to gain publicity
-Hitler spent his time in prison writing ‘Mein Kampf’

Question 14

Why did Hitler create the SS?

Answer 14

He wasn’t sure of the loyalty of the SA

Question 15

Why did companies such as Bosch fund the Nazi Party?

Answer 15

They were fearful of a communist takeover.

Question 16

During the Wall Street Crash, how much money did investors lose?

Answer 16

$4,000 million

Question 17

As of January 1933, how many people were unemployed in Germany?

Answer 17

6.1 million people

Question 18

What was a consequence of increased unemployment during the great depression?

Answer 18

Taxes were raised and unemployment benefits were cut.

Question 19

How much did real wages decrease from 1928 to 1932

Answer 19

15%

Question 20

How many German cities could Hitler fly to per day during his presidential campaign?

Answer 20

Up to 5

Question 21

How many German cities could Hitler fly to per day during his presidential campaign?

Answer 21

Up to 5

Question 22

In the 1932 German elections, what percent of the votes did the Nazis win?

Answer 22

38%

Question 23

Why did Hindenburg and Von Papen appoint Hitler as Chancellor on 30 January 1933?

Answer 23

Von Papen thought that he had Hitler ‘in his pocket, and that ‘within two months, we will have pushed Hitler so far into a corner that he’ll squeak like a mouse’. They thought they could use Hitler as a figurehead.