Hitler's Rise to Power 1919 - 1933

• When did Hitler join the Nazi Party?

  1919
• What was Hitler's role in the Nazi Party in 1920?

  He became the Party’s leading public speaker
• What did the German Workers' Party change its name to in 1920?

  National Socialist German Workers Party
• Who led the German Workers' Party when Hitler joined?

  Anton Drexler
• What significant event did Hitler lead in 1923?

  Munich Putsch
• What was the impact of Germany's surrender in 1918 on Hitler?

  It profoundly affected his political views
• How many Iron Crosses did Hitler win during WWI?

  Two
• What did many Germans believe about the politicians after WWI?

  They felt 'stabbed in the back'
• What term did Germans use for those who signed the armistice?

  November Criminals
• What was the Treaty of Versailles?

  A peace treaty blaming Germany for WWI
• What was a significant consequence of the Treaty of Versailles for Germany?

  It punished Germany for starting the war
• In what year did Hitler become Party Chairman of the Nazis?

  1921
• What were the early experiences of Hitler that influenced his later writings?

  • His unhappy childhood
  • Rejection from art school
  • Experiences as a vagrant
  • Joining the army during WWI
• Where was Adolf Hitler born?

  Austria
• What did many Germans think about Jews after WWI?

  They believed Jews encouraged the surrender
• What was the effect of losing men during WWI on German families?

  It was especially hard to bear
• What was Hitler's aspiration before joining politics?

  To become an artist
• How did Hitler's experiences during WWI shape his political ideology?

  They contributed to his nationalist beliefs
• What was the significance of the Munich Putsch in Hitler's rise?

  It marked his first major political action
• What was the political climate in Germany after WWI?

  Many Germans were disillusioned and angry
• How did Hitler's upbringing influence his later actions?

  It shaped his views on authority and power
• What connections can be drawn between Hitler's early life and his later political strategies?

  His struggles fueled his desire for control
• When did Hitler join the Nazi Party?

  In 1919
• What was Hitler's role in the Munich Putsch?

  He led the Munich Putsch in 1923
• What was the electoral success of the Nazi Party from 1924 to 1929?

  Little electoral success
• What was the 25-Point Programme of the Nazi Party?

  • A list of policies for power
  • Developed under Hitler's leadership
• What did the Nazis believe about the Treaty of Versailles?

  It should be abolished
• What does the term 'Führer' signify in Nazi ideology?

  A single leader with complete power
• What is Social Darwinism in the context of Nazi beliefs?

  The Aryan race is superior
• What did the Nazis consider Jews to be?

  'Subhuman'
• What does 'Autarky' mean in Nazi ideology?

  Germany should be economically self-sufficient
• Who did the Nazis believe Germany was in danger from?

  Communists and Jews
• What does 'Lebensraum' refer to in Nazi ideology?

  'Living space' for the German nation
• How did the Nazis appeal to different members of society in the 1920s?

  • Socialist policies for farmers
  • Nationalist policies for uniting Germans
  • Racist policies against Jews
  • Fascist policies for strong government
• How many members did the Nazi Party have by the end of 1920?

  2,000 members
• What was the membership of the Nazi Party by the time of the Munich Putsch?

  20,000 members
• What was the SA in the context of the Nazi Party?

  Nazi Party's private army
• What nickname did the SA gain due to their uniforms?

  'Brownshirts'
• What was the role of the SA?

  Protect party meetings and intimidate opponents
• How many members did the SA have by 1932?

  400,000 members