Hitlers rise to power

• Who orchestrated one of the largest genocides in human history?

  Adolf Hitler
• What event marked the beginning of Hitler's rise to power?

  The end of World War I
• What was the political situation in Germany after World War I?

  Collapse of the imperial government and civil unrest
• What was the Weimar Republic?

  A parliamentary government established in Germany
• What treaty did the Weimar Republic have to implement?

  The peace treaty imposed by the Allies
• What were the consequences of the peace treaty for Germany?

  Loss of territory, army dismantling, and reparations
• How did nationalists and veterans perceive the treaty's terms?

  As a humiliation and betrayal
• Who did Hitler blame for Germany's defeat in World War I?

  The Jews and politicians
• What societal sentiment did Hitler exploit for his rise?

  Anti-Semitism and populist resentment
• What was the public perception of Jews in post-World War I Germany?

  Many viewed them as outsiders
• What led to accusations against Jews after World War I?

  Jewish success and unfounded conspiracy theories
• How did Hitler rise in a small nationalist party?

  Through manipulative public speaking
• What did the Nazis denounce as conspiracies?

  Communism and Capitalism
• What happened to the Nazi party after their failed coup?

  The party was banned and Hitler jailed
• What economic event in 1929 helped Hitler's rise?

  The Great Depression
• How did Hitler capitalize on the Great Depression?

  By offering scapegoats and promises
• What was the change in Nazi parliamentary votes from 1930 to 1932?

  From under 3% to over 18%
• Who did Hitler lose the presidential election to in 1932?

  General von Hindenburg
• What percentage of the vote did Hitler receive in the 1932 election?

  36%
• Why did Hindenburg appoint Hitler as Chancellor?

  To channel Hitler's popularity for their goals
• What did Hitler do after becoming Chancellor?

  Expanded the power of his position
• What did Hitler's supporters do during his rise?

  Formed paramilitary groups and fought protestors
• How did Hitler use the parliament building fire to his advantage?

  To gain emergency powers from the government
• What happened to freedom of the press under Hitler?

  It was abolished
• What laws were passed under Hitler's regime?

  Anti-Jewish laws
• What happened to Hitler's early radical supporters?

  Many were arrested and executed
• What occurred after President Hindenburg's death in 1934?

  No new elections were held
• How did Hitler's speeches affect public support?

  They exploited fear and anger
• Why did businessmen and intellectuals support Hitler?

  To align with public opinion
• What did supporters believe about Hitler's extreme rhetoric?

  It was only for show
• What are the key factors in Hitler's rise to power?

  • Collapse of the Weimar Republic
  • Economic turmoil from the Great Depression
  • Exploitation of societal fears and prejudices
  • Manipulative public speaking and propaganda
  • Support from influential businessmen and intellectuals
• What were the consequences of Hitler's rise for Germany and the world?

  • Establishment of a totalitarian regime
  • Implementation of genocidal policies
  • Outbreak of World War II
  • Long-lasting impact on global history and politics