Hitler’s Rise to power

Cards (28)

  • What event did Hitler plan to launch in Munich in 1923?
    The Munich Putsch
  • Why did Hitler believe the Weimar Republic could be easily toppled in 1923?
    Due to economic and political crises
  • What was Hitler's first step in his plan to seize power?
    Seize control of Bavaria
  • How did Mussolini's actions influence Hitler's plans?
    Hitler was impressed by Mussolini's seizure of power
  • Who were the three leaders that Hitler held at gunpoint during the Munich Putsch?
    Kahr, Seisser, and Lossow
  • What was the outcome of the Munich Putsch for Hitler and the Nazi Party?
    Hitler was imprisoned and the party declined
  • How did Hitler use his trial after the Munich Putsch to his advantage?
    As a propaganda success for the Nazi Party
  • What realization did Hitler come to after the failed Munich Putsch?
    Coups did not work; elections were necessary
  • What was the membership of the Nazi Party in 1924?
    27,000 members
  • What changes did Hitler implement upon his release from prison?
    Stricter discipline and central control
  • What was the role of a 'Gauleiter' in the Nazi Party?
    Governor of a region in Germany
  • How did Hitler consolidate his power during the Bamberg party conference in 1926?
    Strengthened his position and removed rivals
  • What was the Twenty-Five Point Programme?
    Cornerstone of Nazi Party policy
  • How did the Nazi Party's membership change by the end of 1928?
    Increased to over 100,000 members
  • What was the outcome of the 1928 elections for the Nazi Party?
    Only 12 seats in parliament
  • What role did the SA play in Hitler's rise to power?
    Provided protection and disrupted opponents' meetings
  • Who led the SA in January 1931?
    Ernst Röhm
  • What was the Roter Frontkämpferbund?
    Communist private militia
  • How did Hitler portray himself in his speeches?
    As the only solution for strong government
  • What was the political situation in Germany leading up to the July 1932 elections?
    Brüning had little support and ruled by decree
  • How many seats did the Nazis win in the July 1932 elections?
    230 seats
  • What was the outcome of Papen's attempts to secure a majority in the Reichstag?
    Papen could not secure a majority
  • What did Papen and Hitler agree upon in early January 1933?
    Hitler should lead a Nazi-Nationalist government
  • How did Hindenburg view the Nazis' momentum before the July 1932 elections?
    He believed they were losing momentum
  • When did Hitler become Chancellor of Germany?
    30 January 1933
  • How did Hitler achieve the position of Chancellor?
    By legal and democratic means
  • What was the significance of Hitler's public speaking skills for the Nazi Party?
    It helped increase party membership
  • What strategy did Hitler adopt after the Munich Putsch to gain power?
    Present himself as law-abiding and democratic