hitler's rise to power

• What was the key topic of Hitler's rise to power covered in the study material?

  Hitler's rise to power, 1919-33
• What are the main sections of Hitler's rise to power discussed in the study material?

  • Early development of the Nazi Party, 1920-22
  • The Munich Putsch and the lean years, 1923-29
  • The growth in support for the Nazis, 1929-32
  • How Hitler became Chancellor, 1932-33
• What years did the early development of the Nazi Party occur?

  1920-22
• What was one key reason for Hitler's attempt to seize power in 1923?

  The effects of hyperinflation
• How did many Germans view the Weimar Republic during Hitler's rise?

  As a 'failed' state
• What did Hitler believe the German people needed?

  Strong leadership
• What event did Hitler organize on 8 November 1923?

  A beer hall meeting in the Bürgerbräukeller
• What was the outcome of the Munich Putsch in terms of casualties?

  Sixteen marchers were killed
• What happened to Hitler after the Munich Putsch?

  He was arrested and the Nazi Party was banned
• What was the charge against Hitler during his trial in February 1924?

  High treason
• How long was Hitler's sentence for high treason?

  Five years
• How long did Hitler actually spend in prison?

  Nine months
• What significant work did Hitler write while in prison?

  Mein Kampf
• What realization did Hitler come to after his imprisonment?


  He needed complete control over the party and would use legal methods to gain power
• What was the status of the Nazi Party after the ban was lifted in 1924?

  The party survived in secret
• What was a key factor that affected the Nazi Party's support during the lean years, 1924-29?

  Economic recovery
• What were the main changes to the Nazi Party between 1920-29?

  • Growth in membership to 100,000 by 1928 (up)
  • Winning 32 seats in the 1924 elections (up)
  • Internal quarrels and disagreements (down)
  • Increased efficiency with party branches across Germany (up)
  • Publication of Mein Kampf (up)
• What was the outcome of the 1924 elections for the Nazi Party?

  They won 32 seats
• What key ideas did Mein Kampf focus on for the Nazi Party?

  The importance of propaganda and antisemitism
• Who was General Ludendorff?


  One of the German army leaders during the First World War
• What was the impact of the Wall Street Crash on Germany?

  It led to the Great Depression and severe economic hardship
• Who joined the Nazi Party in 1924 and became head of propaganda?

  Josef Goebbels
• What was the role of President Hindenburg in Hitler's rise to power?


  He invited Hitler to become Chancellor
• What happened in July 1932 regarding the Nazi Party?


  They became the largest party in the Reichstag
• How did the political instability in 1932 affect the Weimar Republic?

  It further weakened the Weimar Republic
• Who was appointed Chancellor after Bruning resigned in May 1932?

  Franz von Papen
• What was the outcome of Papen's attempt to hold elections in July 1932?

  It was a disaster for him
• What was the relationship between von Papen and Hitler?


  Papen engaged in discussions with Hitler to form a government
• What did Hindenburg do to von Papen?

  He dismissed him
• What was von Papen's belief regarding Hitler's role as Chancellor?

  He believed he could control Hitler
• When did Hindenburg invite Hitler to become Chancellor?

  On 31 January 1933
• What were the key individuals involved in Hitler's rise to power and their roles?

  • Paul von Hindenburg: President of the German Republic, invited Hitler to become Chancellor.
  • Franz von Papen: Chancellor in July 1932, believed he could control Hitler as Vice-Chancellor.
  • Adolf Hitler: Leader of the Nazi Party, became Chancellor in January 1933.
• What is a key exam tip regarding the Munich Putsch?

  • Give a balanced evaluation of the Putsch.
  • Acknowledge that it failed but brought benefits to Hitler and the Nazi Party.
• What should you remember about the impact of unemployment during the Depression of 1929-32?

  • Germany was severely affected by unemployment.
  • It contributed to the growth of support for extremist parties like the Nazis.