Hitler’s rise to power, 1919-33

• When did Hitler enter German politics?

  Around the time of the Weimar Republic
• What was Hitler's role in the German Workers' Party?

  He became known as a skilled speaker
• When did Hitler join the German Workers' Party?

  January 1919
• What position was Hitler given in 1920?

  Chief of propaganda
• What was the new name of the German Workers' Party in 1920?

  National Socialist German Workers' Party
• What did the Nazi Party prioritize in its policies?

  Interests of Germans in government policy
• What was one of the key themes in Hitler's speeches?

  Nationalism
• What did the Nazi Party think about the Treaty of Versailles?

  It should be abolished
• How did the SA contribute to the Nazi Party's image?

  It gave the party a military feel
• What were the main points of the Twenty-Five Point Programme?

  • Abolish the Treaty of Versailles
  • Unite all German-speakers
  • Only Germans can be citizens
  • Improved pensions and land reform
• What was the impact of the Munich Putsch on Hitler?

  It gave him valuable publicity
• What book did Hitler write while in prison?

  Mein Kampf
• What ideology did Mein Kampf promote?

  Aryan superiority and Lebensraum
• How did Hitler change his tactics after the Munich Putsch?

  He sought power through democratic means
• What was the effect of the Great Depression on the Nazi Party's popularity?

  It increased their support significantly
• What event triggered the Great Depression in Germany?

  The Wall Street Crash in 1929
• What was the economic condition of Germany before the Wall Street Crash?

  It was recovering but unstable
• Who was the Chancellor of Germany appointed in March 1930?

  Heinrich Brüning
• What nickname was given to Brüning due to his policies?

  The Hunger Chancellor
• How did Brüning's policies affect the Weimar government?

  They decreased support and increased discontent
• What did Brüning rely on to pass his policies?

  Article 48 of the Weimar constitution
• How did the Great Depression affect political dynamics in Germany?

  People sought alternatives to the Weimar government
• What was the outcome of the July 1932 elections for the Nazi Party?

  They became the most popular party
• What was the percentage of votes the Nazi Party received in July 1932?

  37%
• What was the relationship between the KPD and the Nazi Party during the Depression?

  Both competed for support from discontented Germans
• How did Hitler's personality contribute to the Nazi Party's rise?

  His charisma attracted many supporters
• What did the Nazi Party promise to the German people?

  A prosperous and less humiliating future
• What was the membership of the Nazi Party by 1930?

  Over 300,000
• How did the Nazi Party's organization compare to the Weimar government?

  It seemed stronger and more organized
• What was the political deal that led to Hitler becoming Chancellor?

  Papen persuaded Hindenburg to appoint Hitler
• What was Hindenburg's initial stance towards Hitler?

  He did not trust Hitler
• What were the two interpretations of Hitler's rise to power?

  Support for extremism vs. Nazi Party's credibility
• What was the role of propaganda in the Nazi Party's rise?

  It effectively targeted specific groups
• What was the main reason for the Nazi Party's appeal during the Depression?

  Promises of economic prosperity