THE APPEAL OF HITLER AND THE NAZI PARTY

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  • Nazi Ideology
    1. Abolition of TOV - Germans hated TOV, found it unfair
    2. Anschluss between Austria & Germany - Austria & Germany had historical ties that would strengthen G
    3. Only “true” Germans allowed to live in G - Antisemitism in G believed removing the Jews would benefit Germans
    4. Nationalisation of large businesses and industries - Help economy recover, keep prices of essentials low
    5. Generous provision for old-age pensioners - attractive to civil servants worried about economic situation
    6. Creation of a strong central government - Germans sick of Weimar gov and ineffectiveness.
  • Munich Putsch

    • Hitler plotted with other nationalist politicians to take over Munich
    • Even though allies abandoned the plan, he went ahead to launch an armed revolt
    • However, they were met by armed police, and the rebellion was put down.
    • Hitler was arrested and charged for treason
    • He was sentenced to jail
    • Nazi Party was banned but gained widespread publicity during the trials
    • Hitler became convinced that revolts would not work in Germany
    • Decided to gain power through elections
    • Planned how to rebuild the Nazi Party during his jail term.
  • Reorganisation of the Nazi Party
    • Hitler set up a network of local Nazi branches across Germany
    • Established youth organizations and special interest groups
    • SA (Stormtroopers or Brownshirts) were mostly ex-soldiers who provided security at Nazi meetings
    • Fended off rivals (e.g. the Communists) on the streets
    • SS (Blackshirts) were Hitler’s personal guards
    • Nazi propaganda under Joseph Goebbels was carefully planned
    • Appealed to people’s emotions and portrayed the Nazis as a strong party united behind Hitler.
    • Made use of posters, films, radio, flags, rallies, symbols like the Swastika
  • Exploiting Fear towards Communism
    • Businessmen, middle class Germans, landowners and farmers would stand to lose their land, businesses and property if the Communists come to power and implement a Soviet-style of government, redistributing wealth to the poor
    • Hitler made it very clear that the Nazi Party was anti-Communist and made deals with the businessmen promising he would not let the Communists come to power.
    • He used SAs to fight the communists and break up their meetings
    • In return, the rich industrialists gave financial support to Nazi Party campaigns
  • The Hitler Factor

    • Hitler was a powerful speaker and charismatic leader, thus able to gain large following
    • Had meetings in the Beer Halls where people were at ease and easily swayed
    • Speeches were carefully prepared and carried out multiple times a day
    • Content of speeches addressed people’s concerns
    • Used November Criminals, the Jews and communists as scapegoats for Germany’s problems
    • Appealed to emotions of the people, convincing them that he could lead Germany out of its problems
    • those who attended his rallies believed him and supported him by voting for the Nazis in elections