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• What is the DAP and what was Hitlers role in it in 1919?

  German Workers party

  Hitler was second in command
• What did Hitler change the name of the DAP to?

  The national socialist german workers party (NSDAP)/ nazi party
• What did Hitler become in July 1921?

  Leader of the Nazi party
• What was the 25 point programme?

  Nazi party's political manifesto.
• What was the SA?

  Sturmabteilung (SA) was a paramilitary organization in Nazi Germany, made up of ex unemployed soldiers.
• Who was the leader of the SA in august 1921?

  Ernst Röhm
• What was the nickname of the SA?

  Brownshirts
• What did Hitler use the SA for?

  Enforcing Nazi party policies and controling opposition, often violently.
• What was the Munich Putsch?


  Failed coup attempt by Hitler and the Nazi Party in 1923.
• Reasons for the Munich Putsch?

  Hitler's attempt to seize power, dissatisfaction with the Weimar government, and belief in the need for a nationalist revolution.
• What influenced Hitler that he could march into Germany in 1923?

  Mussolini who also marched into rome in 1922 and became leader
• Events of the Munich Putsch?


  On the 8th of Nov 1923, Hitler forced government leaders to support him then on then 9th marched into Munich and was met with police forces.

  Hitler was arrested on the 11th.
• Consequences of the Munich Putsch?

  nazi party was banned and hitler was arrested but hitler wrote Mein Kampf and became very popular aswell as decided to win support through elections therfore in the long term the putsch was positive
• What happened in October 1929?

  Wall Street Crash so the US stopped sending loans and demanded for past loans to be paid off
• What happened to Germany after the Wall street crash?

  Businesses had to pay increased taxes, the government had to make cuts in unemployment benefits and had wages cut, German people lost jobs and faced poverty.
• What was the appeal of Hitler in 1929?

  He was a strong leader, impressive public speaker, gave new ideals and promises, promised to protect country from Communists.
• How did the depression benefit Hitler?

  economic problems which led to Unemployment, dissatisfaction with weimar government leading to increased membership of extreme parties. Even though, communism support increased nazi support increased faster.
• Nazi propaganda techniques?


  Rallies for young people, Mein kampf, promised protection from communism
• how many people were unempoyed in 1929 to 1933?

  1.3 million to 6.1 million
• who was heinrich bruning?

  Chancellor of Germany
• What did Germans think of Heinrich Bruning?


  Controversial as his ideas were failing.
• Who was Hindenburg?


  President of Germany and hero of ww1
• Who was Von papen?

  German politician and chancellor in 1932
• Who was Von schleicher?

  the army general and then German chancellor
• What were the results of the election in april 1932?

  Hindenburg recieves the most votes but is under 50% so noone wins.
• In may 1932, who wins the presidential elections?

  Hindenburg recieves 53% of votes while Hitler recieves 36%
• What does Bruning do in may 1932?

  Bans the SA and plans to buy land from landowners and house the unemployed but is opposed by hindenburg and hitler so is unable to govern and resigns.
• Who replaces Bruning?


  Von papen becomes new Chancellor in July 1932.
• In the July 1932, elections what happens?

  Nazi Party becomes the largest party in the Reichstag and Hitler demands to become Chancellor but Von Papen and Hindenburg refuse.
• In November 1932, What happens?


  Hitler once again wins the election and Von schleicher warns Hindenburg that if Von Papen stays there will be a Civil war.
• In december 1932, what happens?


  Von schliecher becomes chancellor
• What does Von Schleicher attempt to do in January 1933?

  Maintain power and persuade Hindenburg of a Military dictatorship but he refuses
• What does Von papen persuade Hindenburg to do?


  Make Hitler chancellor to avoid Von Schleichers Military Dictatorship and make himself Vice-Chancellor to keep Hitler in check.
• When does Hitler become Chancellor?

  January 1933