6.2 GROWTH IN SUPPORT

• What is the title of Hitler's autobiography?

  Mein Kampf
• What is the primary condition for effective propaganda according to Hitler?

  Persistence in repeating key points
• What economic event contributed to the Nazis' rise in support from 1929-33?

  The Wall Street Crash
• How did Hitler appeal to different classes of society?

  Through simple messages and slogans
• Who was responsible for Nazi propaganda from 1929-33?

  Josef Goebbels
• What methods did the Nazis use to increase their support?

  Mass rallies, posters, and banners
• How did Goebbels ensure the Nazi message reached a wide audience?

  By using mass media effectively
• How many newspapers did the Nazis own by the early 1930s?

  120 newspapers
• What was the political situation in Germany during 1930-32?

  It was marked by political chaos
• What did the Nazis blame for Germany's economic crisis?

  The Weimar government and Treaty of Versailles
• What was Hitler's message regarding the Treaty of Versailles?

  It was based on a monstrous lie
• How did Hitler use scapegoats in his propaganda?

  He blamed Jewish people for Germany's problems
• What was the outcome of the 1930 election for the Nazis?

  It was a breakthrough for Hitler
• How did Hitler campaign during the presidential election of 1932?

  He used an aeroplane to reach multiple cities
• What was Goebbels' role in Hitler's presidential campaign?

  He ensured mass rallies and promoted Hitler's image
• What was the result of the first round of the presidential election in 1932?

  Hindenburg received 18,650,000 votes
• How did Goebbels present Hitler's presidential defeat?

  As a victory due to high vote percentage
• What was a key factor in the Nazis' financial support?

  Backing from leading industrialists
• Why were industrialists willing to fund the Nazis?

  Fear of communism and trade unions
• What was the significance of the 600,000 copies of the Nazi economic programme in 1932?

  It demonstrated the Nazis' organized campaign efforts
• Who continued to play on people's fears, particularly the fear of communism?

  Hitler
• How did the Nazis appeal to different social groups?

  • Financial support for campaigns
  • Targeted messages for each group
  • Addressed specific concerns of each class
• What was crucial for the Nazis' campaigns in 1932?

  Financial backers
• Who were some of the leading industrialists that supported the Nazis?

  Thyssen, Krupp, and Bosch
• Why were industrialists concerned about communism?

  They feared the growth of trade union power
• What did the Nazis produce and distribute in July 1932?

  600,000 copies of the economic programme
• What was the role of the National Party (DNVP) in relation to the Nazis?

  They allowed Nazis to publish anti-Brüning articles
• How did Goebbels contribute to the Nazi campaign?

  He led a nationwide campaign against Weimar
• What does Source I depict about support for Hitler?

  An anti-Hitler poster by John Heartfield
• What does the caption of Source I imply about Hitler's support?

  It suggests he had many followers
• What did the Nazi poster in Source H represent?

  Farmers voting for the Nazis
• What was the significance of the SA in Nazi strategy?

  They battled communists and protected meetings
• Who was reappointed as the leader of the SA in January 1931?

  Ernst Rohm
• What was the membership increase of the SA within a year?

  Increased from 100,000 to 170,000
• What was the outcome of the clashes between the SA and the RFI?

  There were fatalities during the fights
• How did Hitler portray himself to the German people?

  As the only solution for strong government
• What did Hitler claim about parliamentary democracy?

  It did not work
• What did Hitler aim to show the German people regarding Bolshevik violence?

  He could stamp it out
• What did Hitler's speeches help to increase?

  Membership of the Nazi Party
• What was the impact of Hitler's public speaking skills?

  They attracted many people