The Growth in support for the Nazis 1929-33

• Who was able to help Germany recover after World War I?

  Gustav Stresemann
• What group was particularly struggling in Germany by 1928?

  Farmers
• What event in October 1929 led to a global depression?

  The Wall Street Crash
• How many unemployed people were there in Germany by 1932?

  About 6 million
• What political effect did the economic problems have in Germany?

  It led to political discontent and support for extreme parties
• Which political party became the largest in Germany between 1929 and 1933?

  The Nazis
• How did Hitler appeal to the German populace?

  With simple messages and slogans that could be understood by all
• What was the economic situation in Germany before the Wall Street Crash?

  Germany had experienced five years of prosperity
• What was the impact of the death of Stresemann on Germany?

  It added to the crisis as he was seen as a stabilizing figure
• What happened to international trade after the Wall Street Crash?

  International trade began to contract
• What was the nickname given to Chancellor Brüning?

  The 'Hunger Chancellor'
• What measures did Brüning take to address unemployment?

  He reduced spending and raised taxes
• What percentage was civil servants' wages cut by Brüning?

  1. 5 percent
• What was the effect of Brüning's policies on unemployment benefits?

  He made cuts of up to 60 percent to unemployment benefits
• How did the economic crisis affect the Weimar government?

  It created problems and led to little agreement on how to tackle unemployment
• What was the outcome of the September 1930 election for the Nazis?

  They won 107 seats
• What did the economic crisis lead to in terms of political support?

  Increased support for extreme parties like the Nazis
• Who was the leader of the German Communist Party during the Weimar Republic?

  Ernst Thälmann
• What was the KPD's electoral performance during the Weimar Republic?

  It usually polled more than 10 percent of the vote
• How did the Nazis use propaganda to increase their support?

  Through mass rallies, posters, and media manipulation
• What was Josef Goebbels' role in the Nazi Party?

  He was the Head of Propaganda
• How did Hitler campaign during the presidential election of 1932?

  He used an aeroplane to speak in multiple cities in one day
• What was the significance of the 1930 election for the Nazis?

  It marked a breakthrough for Hitler and the Nazi Party
• What was the main message of the Nazis regarding the Weimar government?

  That it caused the economic crisis and had no real solutions
• What did Hitler blame for Germany's problems?

  The Jews and the Treaty of Versailles
• What was the outcome of the presidential election of 1932 for Hindenburg?

  He failed to win more than 50 percent of the votes
• How did the Nazis finance their campaigns?

  Through funds from leading industrialists
• What role did the SA play in the Nazi Party's rise to power?

  They provided protection for meetings and disrupted opponents' meetings
• What was Hitler's approach to public speaking?

  He developed the art of public speaking to attract large audiences
• What were the main economic problems faced by Germany during the Great Depression?

  • Rising unemployment
  • Collapse of companies
  • Falling exports
  • Problems for farmers
  • Inability to pay rents
• What were the key political changes in Germany from 1929 to 1933?

  • Rise of the Nazi Party as the largest political party
  • Brüning's reliance on Article 48 and Hindenburg
  • Increased support for extreme parties
  • Political chaos leading to Hitler's chancellorship
• What strategies did the Nazis use to gain support during the economic crisis?

  • Simple and relatable messaging
  • Effective use of propaganda
  • Targeting fears of communism
  • Blaming the Weimar government and Jews for economic problems
• What were the roles of key figures in the Nazi Party during the rise to power?

  • Adolf Hitler: Leader and public speaker
  • Josef Goebbels: Head of Propaganda
  • Ernst Röhm: Leader of the SA