1919-21

• hitler became the voice of the german workers' party:

  • jan 1919: hitler joined the party, was still in the german army
  • became known as a passionate and skilled speaker, crowds gathered to hear him talk
  • german workers' party began to rely on him to get new party members
  • 1920 hitler became the chief of propaganda (in 1919 there were 60 members and by the end of 1920 there was 2000)
  • in 1920 the party re-branded as the nazi party
  • july 1921: hitler became the leader
• The nazi party:

  • was a nationalist party
  • thought that the interests of germans should be centre of government policy
  • was antisemitic (anti-jewish) and was opposed of the weimar republic.
  • wanted to restore germany greatness
• nazi party develop new identity:

  • as party grew in popularity established an identity that appealed to as many people as possible.
  • feb 1920: nazi party promotes its policies in the 'twenty-five point programme'
  • programme stressed the superiority of the german people and promotes antisemitism.
  • party wanted to raise pensions and improve health and education- only for germans
  • rejected treaty of versailles promoting german greatness gave the party a nationwide appeal
  • 1921: hitler founded own militia called the SA, carried out violent antisemitic attacks and intimidated rival political groups.