hitler coming to power

Cards (30)

  • What event in October 1929 triggered a global economic depression?
    The Wall Street Crash
  • Why was Germany the worst affected by the global depression?
    American banks called in foreign loans quickly
  • What plan provided loans to Germany in 1924?
    The Dawes Plan
  • What was the purpose of the loans from the Dawes Plan?
    To fund German industry and pay reparations
  • What was the most obvious consequence of the collapse of German industry?
    A huge rise in unemployment
  • How many unemployed were there in Germany by January 1933?
    6.1 million
  • How did the rise in unemployment affect government spending?
    It significantly raised government expenditure
  • What political shift occurred due to rising unemployment?
    People lost faith in democracy and sought extremes
  • Who resigned as Chancellor in March 1930?
    Hermann Müller
  • What was Heinrich Brüning's approach to the unemployment crisis?
    He cut government expenditure and wages
  • How did Brüning's policies affect public faith in democracy?
    They further undermined faith in democracy
  • What did President Hindenburg do to govern when Brüning faced opposition?
    He used Article 48 to pass laws by decree
  • What was the effect of using Article 48 on German democracy?
    It undermined democracy and weakened the Reichstag
  • What led to the rise of extreme political parties in Germany?
    Unemployment and desperation among the populace
  • How many seats did extremist parties hold in the Reichstag by 1932?
    319 seats out of 608
  • What was the Nazi Party's seat count in the Reichstag in July 1932?
    230 seats
  • What factors contributed to the growth of support for the Nazi Party?
    Broader appeal and financing from businessmen
  • Who controlled Nazi propaganda?
    Joseph Goebbels
  • What were the three main themes of Nazi propaganda?
    The Führer cult, Volksgemeinschaft, scapegoating Jews
  • How did the SA contribute to the Nazis' popularity?
    By intimidating political opponents and recruiting
  • What did Hitler promise regarding the Treaty of Versailles?
    To discard its restrictions and ignore reparations
  • When was Hitler appointed Chancellor of Germany?
    30 January 1933
  • What was the political situation in Germany leading up to Hitler's appointment?
    Weak government and reliance on Article 48
  • What was the significance of the Reichstag Fire in 1933?
    It allowed Hitler to restrict personal liberties
  • What did the Enabling Act allow Hitler to do?
    Make laws without Reichstag approval
  • What happened on 14 July 1933 regarding political parties?
    Political parties were banned
  • What was the Night of the Long Knives?
    SA members were murdered to consolidate power
  • How did Hitler extend his power after becoming Chancellor?
    By reorganizing local government and abolishing unions
  • What was the purpose of the Concordat signed with the Pope?
    To avoid opposition from the Catholic Church
  • By autumn 1934, what was Hitler's status in Germany?
    He was in complete control