nazi rise to power

• When did Adolf Hitler join the German Workers Party?

  1919
• What role was Hitler given in the German Workers Party in 1920?

  He was put in charge of propaganda
• What was the new name of the party after Hitler became its leader in July 1921?

  National Socialist German Workers Party
• How did party membership change from June 1920 to November 1923?

  Increased from 1,100 to 55,000 members
• What armed group did Hitler set up in 1921?

  The SA (Sturmabteilung)
• Who led the SA, the armed group set up by Hitler?

  Ernst Röhm
• What was the purpose of the SA?

  To protect Nazi speakers from attacks
• What was Hitler's plan during the Munich Putsch?

  To seize power
• What was the outcome of the Munich Putsch?

  It failed and leaders were arrested
• What was Hitler found guilty of after the Munich Putsch?

  Treason
• How long was Hitler imprisoned after the Munich Putsch?

  Nine months
• What realization did Hitler have while in prison?

  He needed to win more votes and be elected
• What were Hitler's main ideas expressed in his autobiography?

  1. Abolition of the Treaty of Versailles
  2. German 'master race' superiority
  3. Jewish people caused societal ills
  4. Anti-communism
  5. Need for living space in Eastern Europe
• What happened to the Nazi Party after Hitler's release from prison?

  The ban on the Nazi Party was lifted
• What did Hitler create to serve as his bodyguards?

  The SS (Schutzstaffel)
• What organization did Hitler introduce to attract younger members?

  Hitler Youth
• How did Nazi Party membership change from 1925 to 1928?

  Increased from 27,000 to over 100,000
• How many seats did the Nazis win in the Reichstag in 1928?

  12 seats
• What was a reason for the Nazis' lack of success in 1928?

  Economic recovery
• What event in 1929 impacted the Weimar Republic's economy?

  The Wall Street Crash
• What happened to US loans to Germany after the Wall Street Crash?

  They were recalled by US banks
• Who died shortly before the economic downturn in Germany?

  Gustav Stresemann
• What was the unemployment situation in Germany by 1932?

  6 million unemployed
• What was the government's response to the rising unemployment?

  Talk of cutting benefits
• What factors contributed to the Nazis becoming the largest party in the Reichstag by 1932?

  1. Impact of the depression
  2. Appeal of Hitler
  3. Use of propaganda
  4. Financial support
  5. Use of the SA
• Who was appointed Chancellor in March 1930?

  Heinrich Brüning
• What was Brüning's government forced to do regarding unemployment benefits?

  Cut unemployment benefits
• Who did Hindenburg appoint as Chancellor after Brüning?

  Von Papen
• What happened in May 1932 regarding Brüning's position?

  He resigned
• Who was elected after Von Papen as Chancellor?

  Von Schleicher
• How did Hindenburg feel about Hitler during the general election in March 1932?

  He despised Hitler
• What was the outcome of Hitler's demand for the chancellorship?

  He was denied the position
• What did Von Papen convince Hindenburg to do in January 1933?

  Appoint a Nazi-nationalist government with Hitler
• When did Hitler become Chancellor?

  30th January 1933