Organisation

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  • When did Hitler refound the Nazi Party?
    1925
  • What was Hitler's plan to gain power?
    To use democracy
  • How did Hitler recruit new members to the Nazi Party?
    Through his talents as a speaker
  • Why could most Nazi voters not see Hitler speak live?
    He could not be everywhere at once
  • Who oversaw the Nazis' propaganda efforts?
    Joseph Goebbels
  • What was the name of the Nazi newspaper?
    Volkischer Beobachter
  • What modern technology did the Nazis use for propaganda?
    Slide shows and films
  • What was the title of the 1932 film about Hitler?
    Fuhrer over Germany
  • How did the Nazis appear to the youth?
    As a modern and dynamic party
  • Who was responsible for reorganising the Nazi Party's structures?
    Gregor Strasser
  • What were the local party leaders in the Nazi Party called?
    Gauleiter
  • What principle allowed Gauleiters to act independently?
    Fuhrerprinzip
  • How did Gauleiters tailor their propaganda?
    To suit their local area
  • What issues did Gauleiters in rural areas emphasize?
    Importance of farmers and land protection
  • How did the Nazis initially win support in new areas?
    By organizing meetings in local village halls
  • How many speakers had passed through the Nazi training school by 1933?
    6000 speakers
  • What local issues did Nazi speakers address?
    Local problems to win crowd support
  • Where did most funds for the Nazis come from?
    Ordinary members' subscriptions
  • What did the Nazis distribute during elections?
    Pamphlets explaining their economic programme
  • How many pamphlets were distributed in the 1932 presidential election?
    600,000 pamphlets
  • What types of groups did the Nazis target for support?
    Specific groups like students and lawyers
  • What was the purpose of the Nazi Welfare Organisation?
    To set up soup kitchens and food donations
  • What did the 1920 Party Programme emphasize?
    The need for a Volksgemeinschaft
  • What was the glue that held the Nazi Party together?
    Nationalism
  • What did the Nazis promise to the middle classes?
    Protection and order
  • What percentage of the vote did the Nazis receive in the 1928 election?
    2.6%
  • How did the Nazis exploit the economic crisis?
    Through strong organization and messaging
  • What was the membership of the Nazi Party in 1928?
    27,000 members
  • What was the membership of the Nazi Party by 1929?
    108,000 members
  • Why was increased membership vital for the Nazis?
    For funding and campaigning during elections