early stages of the nazi party

• When did Hitler enter German politics?

  When the Weimar Republic was formed
• What was the significance of the Nazi Party's founding in 1920?

  Hitler was growing in influence at that time
• What did Hitler attempt in 1923?

  To overthrow the Weimar government
• What was the original name of the Nazi Party?

  The German Workers' Party
• Who led the German Workers' Party?

  Anton Drexler
• When did Hitler join the German Workers' Party?

  In January 1919
• What was Hitler known for in the German Workers' Party?

  His talent as a passionate speaker
• How many members did the German Workers' Party have in 1919?

  About 60 members
• How many members did the Nazi Party have by the end of 1920?

  About 2000 members
• What was the 'Twenty-Five Point Programme'?

  • Promoted German superiority
  • Advocated anti-Semitism
  • Aimed to raise pensions and improve health and education for Germans only
  • Rejected the Treaty of Versailles
• What was the role of the SA ('storm troopers') founded by Hitler?

  To carry out violent anti-Semitic attacks
• How did the SA affect public perception?

  Some admired them, while others were scared
• What crisis was the Weimar Republic facing in 1923?

  Hyperinflation and food riots
• What event did Hitler attempt in November 1923?

  The Munich Putsch
• What happened during the Munich Putsch?

  Hitler occupied a beer hall and announced a revolution

  he held Kahr and Lossow at gunpoint and forced them to agree to the revolution

  hitler marched into munich supported by the SA
• What was the outcome of the Munich Putsch?

  Kahr had called in police and army reinforcements. There was a short scuffle in which the police killed 16 members of the SA.
• What happened to Hitler after the Munich Putsch?

  He was imprisoned for his role and the nazi party was banned
• What book did Hitler write while in prison?

  Mein Kampf ('My Struggle')
• What ideology did Mein Kampf promote?

  The superiority of the Aryan race
• What does 'Lebensraum' mean?

  More space to live
• How do historians interpret the Munich Putsch's impact on the Nazi Party?

  • Some view it as a failure for the Nazi Party
  • Others believe it helped Hitler gain publicity and support
• What years does the study material cover regarding Germany's political landscape?

  1890-1945