Hitler's rise to power, 1919-23

• What was the original name of the Nazi Party when Hitler joined it?

  German Workers' Party
• What significant program did the Nazi Party establish during its early development?

  The Twenty-Five Point Programme
• What was the role of the SA in the early Nazi Party?

  The SA served as the party's paramilitary organization.
• What event is referred to as the Munich Putsch?

  It was an attempted coup by the Nazi Party in 1923.
• What were the consequences of the Munich Putsch for the Nazi Party?

  The Putsch led to Hitler's imprisonment and increased publicity for the party.
• What factors contributed to the limited support for the Nazi Party between 1924 and 1928?

  Economic stability and effective governance by the Weimar Republic.
• What significant book did Hitler write during the lean years of the Nazi Party?

  Mein Kampf
• What was the Bamberg Conference of 1926?

  It was a meeting to address internal divisions within the Nazi Party.
• How did unemployment contribute to the growth of support for the Nazi Party from 1929 to 1932?

  High unemployment led to disillusionment with the Weimar government, increasing support for extremist parties.
• What was the impact of the failure of Weimar governments to address unemployment?

  It resulted in a loss of faith in the democratic system and increased support for radical parties.
• Which political party gained support alongside the Nazis during the early 1930s?

  The Communist Party
• What factors contributed to the growth in support for the Nazi Party during this period?

  The appeal of Hitler, effective propaganda, and the activities of the SA.
• What were the political developments in 1932 that affected Hitler's rise to power?

  Key figures like Hindenburg, Brüning, von Papen, and von Schleicher played significant roles.
• What role did Hindenburg and von Papen play in Hitler becoming Chancellor in 1933?

  They facilitated Hitler's appointment as Chancellor through political maneuvering.
• What party was formed in 1919 and led by Anton Drexler?

  The German Workers' Party
• What role did Hitler play in the German Workers' Party after joining?

  He soon became the leader of the party.
• What were the scapegoats Hitler used in his speeches to blame for Germany's problems?

  The Allies, the Versailles Treaty, the 'November Criminals', the Communists, and the Jews.
• What was the new name of the German Workers' Party after its renaming?

  The National Socialist German Workers Party (Nazi for short).
• By what year had Hitler become the leader of the Nazi Party?

  By 1921.
• What changes did Hitler implement in the Nazi Party regarding discipline and loyalty?

  The party became more aggressive with an emphasis on discipline and loyalty to the Leader.
• What was Hitler's attitude towards opposition within the Nazi Party?

  He had no time for people who opposed him in any way.
• What paramilitary organization did Hitler found?

  The Sturmabteilung (SA).
• Who did the SA attract to its ranks?

  Ex-soldiers and members of the Friekorps who hated communists.
• What symbol became associated with the Nazi Party?

  The swastika.
• What changes did Hitler make to the SA after the Munich Putsch?

  He reduced the number of Stormtroopers (SA) and set up the SS.
• Who was put in charge of Nazi propaganda?

  Josef Goebbels.
• What was the significance of the Bamberg Conference in 1926?

  It solidified Hitler's control over the party and agreed on a legal path to power.
• What book did Hitler write while in jail?

  Mein Kampf (My Struggle).
• What impact did the Wall Street Crash of 1929 have on Germany?

  It sparked a great depression in Germany.
• How did the American stock market collapse affect Germany's economy?

  It caused businesses and banks to become bankrupt and led to high unemployment.
• What social issues arose from high unemployment in Germany during the Great Depression?

  Hunger and homelessness increased, especially among young people.
• What was the political response of the German government to the economic crisis?

  They increased taxes and reduced unemployment benefits.
• What was the result of the government’s actions during the Great Depression?

  The government collapsed and another general election was called.
• How did the Nazis' seat count in the Reichstag change from 1928 to 1932?


  They gained 107 seats in 1930 and 230 seats in 1932, up from only 12 in 1928.
• What was President Hindenburg forced to do due to the political instability?

  He had to use Article 48 and run Germany without the Reichstag.
• What was one of the main reasons for Hitler's rise to Chancellor in 1933?


  His popularity increased due to the Wall Street Crash and the Great Depression.
• What popular policies did the Nazis implement to address social problems?

  They set up soup kitchens and shelters.
• How did Nazi propaganda contribute to Hitler's rise to power?

  It effectively appealed to the feelings of the masses through various media.
• What slogans were used in Nazi propaganda to gain support?

  'Hitler, our last hope', 'Work, Freedom and Bread'.
• What role did the SA play in the Nazi Party's rise?

  They displayed a disciplined organization and disrupted rival political meetings.