Nazi Germany

• How did Hitler become Chancellor in 1933?

  He was appointed Chancellor by President Hindenburg.
• What reforms did Hitler implement upon his reentry from jail?

  He introduced main Nazi ideologies and reestablished the SA for propaganda.
• What was the impact of Stresemann's reforms between 1924-28?

  They led to economic recovery but made Germany reliant on US loans.
• How did the Wall Street Stock Market Crash of 1929 affect Europe?

  It caused an economic crash in Europe and reduced international support for countries like Germany.
• What did the US demand after the Wall Street Crash?

  They demanded repayment of the loans given to Germany.
• What did Hitler do after Hindenburg's death?

  He combined the posts of Chancellor and President and demanded obedience from the German people.
• When did Hindenburg die?

  In August 1934.
• What oath did the army, SA, SS, and Law Courts swear to Hitler?

  They swore an Oath of Allegiance to him and the Nazi Party's mission.
• What actions did Hitler take to remove opposition?

  • Removed presidential opposition
  • Removed international party competition
  • Removed control of the legal system
  • Removed opposition political parties
• How many people became unemployed during the Great Depression?

  Over 300,000 people.
• What was the effect of the economic crisis on the Weimar Republic?

  It became unpopular, leading to the growth of groups like the KPD.
• What was the membership of the KPD in 1930 and 1932?

  200,000 in 1930 and 500,000 in 1932.
• What nickname did Bruning earn due to his economic policies?

  "Hunger Chancellor."
• How did Bruning manipulate his powers as Chancellor?

  He manipulated the use of Article 48.
• What was the threat posed by the SA under Ernst Röhm?

  Its growing size and unpopularity became a threat to Hitler and the Nazis.
• What happened in June 1934 regarding the SA?

  SA officials were killed and imprisoned.
• What was the consequence of killing Röhm?

  It stamped out opposition within the Nazi party and showed Hitler was above the law.
• What percentage of the vote did Hitler gain in the March 1933 election?

  37.3%.
• Who did Hitler replace after the election?

  He replaced the failing Bruning with Franz von Papen.
• What were the key events leading to Hitler's rise to power?

  1. Hitler's reforms and reentry from jail
  2. Economic reliance on US loans
  3. Wall Street Crash of 1929
  4. Hindenburg's death and consolidation of power
  5. Removal of opposition
  6. Economic crisis and rise of KPD
  7. Bruning's unpopular policies
  8. Elimination of SA threats
  9. Electoral success in March 1933