Germany

• When did Hitler become Chancellor of Germany?

  30th January 1933
• What event in 1929 significantly impacted Germany's economy?

  The Wall Street Crash
• How many people became unemployed in Germany after the Wall Street Crash?

  Upwards of 6 million
• What was the government's response to the unemployment crisis?

  They reduced unemployment benefits to save money
• What was the public's reaction to the reduction of unemployment benefits?

  It made people more angry
• Who died in October 1929, leading to uncertainty among the people?

  Stresemann
• What did the Nazis promise to the people to gain popularity?

  WORK and BREAD
• How did the Nazis demonstrate their strength during elections?

  SA paraded in the streets
• What was the outcome of the elections for the Nazis?

  They became the largest party with 230 seats
• Why did Bruning lose support as Chancellor?

  He threatened to take rich land for the poor
• What happened to Von Papen as Chancellor?

  He was fired due to violence erupting on the streets
• Who was appointed Chancellor after Von Papen?

  Von Schleicher
• What was Von Papen's argument to Hindenburg regarding Hitler?

  He convinced Hindenburg he could control Hitler as Vice Chancellor
• What was the fear of the middle classes that led them to vote for Hitler?

  Fear of Communism
• How did Hitler use propaganda to gain support?

  He used widespread propaganda under Goebbels, including radio
• What did Hitler promise to do regarding the Treaty of Versailles?

  Get rid of it
• How many cities did Hitler visit to spread his messages?

  Over 20 cities
• What was the role of the SA during elections?

  They intimidated opponents using violence
• How many communists were arrested after the Reichstag Fire?

  Approx 4,000
• What was the Decree of the Reichstag Fire?

  It allowed swift action against communists with no appeals
• How did the Enabling Act affect Hitler's power?

  It allowed him to pass laws without Reichstag consent
• What did Hitler do to trade unions?

  He banned them
• What was the purpose of the Night of the Long Knives?

  To eliminate powerful SA members and political rivals
• How many leading SA members were killed during the Night of the Long Knives?

  400
• What happened to the office of Chancellor after Hindenburg's death?

  Hitler combined it with the office of President into Fuhrer
• What oath did the army swear in August 1934?

  An oath of loyalty to the Fuhrer
• What was the role of the Gestapo in Nazi Germany?

  They were the secret police licensed to arrest political prisoners
• What happened to newspapers that opposed the Nazis?

  They were censored and shut down
• Who led Nazi propaganda?

  Josef Goebbels
• What was the impact of the Nuremberg Laws in 1935?

  They made it illegal for marriage between Jews and non-Jews
• What was the Concordat of 1933?

  It was an agreement between Hitler and the Pope to stay out of each other's affairs
• What did the Nazis do to church schools?

  They closed them
• What was the role of the Hitler Youth?

  Focused on military training and discipline for boys
• How many members were in the Hitler Youth by 1939?

  Over 8 million
• What was the aim of the League of German Maidens?

  To focus on domestic skills and raising children
• What was the impact of Nazi policies on women's roles?

  Women were encouraged to focus on traditional roles and motherhood
• What was the KKK slogan related to women's roles?

  Kinder, Kirche, Küche (Children, kitchen, church)
• What was the purpose of the Four Year Plan?

  To avoid poverty and improve the quality of life in Germany
• How many synagogues were burned during Kristallnacht?

  275
• What was the outcome of Kristallnacht?

  90 killed, 20,000 sent to camps, and 7,000 businesses destroyed