Rise of hitler

• What were the five parts to Hitler's takeover?

  1. Party politics - 25 point programme, 2. Personal appeal of Hitler and speaking skills, 3. Party Organisation, 4. Party Leadership, 5. SA or Brownshirts
• What were four ideas that the Nazis opposed regarding the Treaty of Versailles?

  1. Reparations, 2. Loss of colonies, 3. Democracy, 4. Weimar Constitution
• Why did the Nazis blame the Jews for economic problems?

  They believed Jews were responsible for the economic issues facing Germany.
• How did Hitler's public speaking skills contribute to his rise?

  His persuasive and passionate speaking drew audiences in and helped grow membership.
• What was the membership of the Nazi Party by the end of 1920?

  3,000 members
• What did Hitler rename the party?

  Nazi Party
• Why did the new name "Nazi Party" appeal to more people?

  It was more catchy and resonated with nationalist sentiments.
• How did increased membership help the Nazi Party?

  It allowed them to buy a newspaper and spread their message.
• Who became the leader of the Nazi Party in 1921?

  Hitler
• Who were some key figures surrounding Hitler?

  Rudolf Hess, Hermann Goering, Julius Streicher, Ernst Rohm, General Ludendorff
• What role did the SA or Brownshirts play in Hitler's rise?

  They acted as a paramilitary force, showing violence to opposition and helping to intimidate rivals.
• Why were many members of the SA unemployed and ex-military?

  Many were disillusioned with the post-World War I situation and sought purpose in the SA.
• What was the Munich Putsch?


  A violent uprising launched by Hitler in November 1923 to overthrow the Weimar Republic.
• What were the reasons behind the Munich Putsch?

  1. Stab in the back from Treaty of Versailles, 2. Support in Bavaria, 3. Influence from Italian Fascists, 4. Hyperinflation, 5. French occupation of the Ruhr.
• How did hyperinflation contribute to Hitler's support?

  People were starving and desperate, leading them to seek radical solutions.
• What was the significance of the Bavarian government during the Munich Putsch?

  The Bavarian government was seen as weak and did not oppose the SA's violence.
• What happened on 8 November 1923 during the Munich Putsch?

  Hitler burst into a beer hall, declared a takeover, and took leaders prisoner.
• What was the outcome of the Munich Putsch?


  Hitler and several leading figures were put on trial, and the NSDAP was banned.
• What were the long-term consequences of the Munich Putsch for Hitler?

  1. NSDAP ban lifted in 1925, 2. Gained national publicity, 3. Wrote 'Mein Kampf', 4. Realized he needed a new approach.
• How did Hitler's approach change after the Munich Putsch?

  He realized violence was not the answer and needed to build national support through democratic means.
• What was the Munich Putsch and when did it occur?

  The Munich Putsch was a violent uprising to overthrow the Weimar Republic that occurred in November 1923.
• What were the main reasons for the Munich Putsch?

  1. Stab in the back from Treaty of Versailles - reparations and loss of colonies.
  2. Nazi party (NSDAP) had support in Bavaria; Bavarian State Government ignored SA violence.
  3. Influence from Italian Fascists and Mussolini.
  4. Hyperinflation causing starvation and loss of savings.
  5. French occupation of the Ruhr in 1923.
• How did hyperinflation contribute to Hitler's support?

  Hyperinflation caused people to starve as they could not afford everyday supplies, leading them to support Hitler.
• How many members did the NSDAP have by 1923?

  The NSDAP had 50,000 members by 1923.
• Who were the nationalist politicians that Hitler plotted with during the Munich Putsch?


  Hitler plotted with nationalist politicians Kahr and Lossow.
• What happened on 4 October 1923 regarding the rebellion?

  Kahr and Lossow called off the rebellion on 4 October 1923.
• What did Hitler do on 8 November 1923?

  On 8 November 1923, Hitler burst into a beer hall in Munich and declared he was taking over Bavaria.
• What was the outcome of Hitler's declaration in the beer hall?

  Hitler took the leaders prisoner and demanded their support at gunpoint.
• What happened after the Bavarian leaders withdrew their support?

  After the leaders withdrew their support, Hitler hesitated but launched an attack with his supporters.
• How many SA and volunteer supporters did Hitler have during the attack?

  Hitler had 1,000 SA and 2,000 volunteer supporters during the attack.
• What was the result of the confrontation in the main square?

  In the confrontation, someone opened fire, resulting in chaos and injuries among Hitler's supporters.
• What were the consequences of the Munich Putsch for Hitler and the NSDAP?

  Hitler was sentenced to 5 years in prison, the NSDAP was banned, but he gained national publicity.
• What did Hitler do during his time in prison?

  Hitler wrote his book Mein Kampf, which contained his political ideas.
• What were the five parts to Hitler's takeover strategy?

  1. Party politics - 25 point programme
  2. Personal appeal of Hitler and speaking skills
  3. Party organization
  4. Party leadership
  5. SA or Brownshirts
• What were the four ideas the Nazis opposed?

  The Nazis opposed the Weimar government, democracy, Jews, and the Weimar constitution.
• Why did the Nazis blame Jews for economic problems?

  The Nazis blamed Jews for the economic problems in Germany.
• How did Hitler's public speaking skills contribute to his rise?

  Hitler's public speaking skills were persuasive and passionate, helping to grow membership.
• What was the new name Hitler gave to the party?

  Hitler renamed the party to the Nazi party.
• How did increased membership help the Nazi Party?

  Increased membership helped the Nazi Party to buy a newspaper and gain publicity.
• Who were some key figures in Hitler's rise to power and their roles?

  • Rudolf Hess: Deputy leader
  • Hermann Goering: Wealthy supporter
  • Julius Streicher: Publisher of a Nazi newspaper
  • Ernst Rohm: SA leader
  • Ludendorff: Leader of the German army