Topic 3 Quiz 1

What position was Hitler promoted to during WW1 and what award did he receive?

Corporal – Iron Cross medal for bravery

Who original led the German Worker’s Party (DAP)?

Anton Drexler

When did Hitler join the DAP?

September 1919

What was Hitler put in charge of in February 1920?

Propaganda for the DAP

How many points were in their published Programme?

25

How many member had the DAP increased to by the end of 1920?

1,100

What was the name of the newspaper the DAP bought?

People’s Observer

Who were the Friekorps?

Ex Soldiers who were attracted to Hitler’s ideas.

What was the alternative name for the SA? 

Stormtroops or Brownshirts

Who headed the SA?

Ernst Rohm

What were Hitler’s personal bodyguards called? 

Stosstrupp

What date did Hitler try to overthrow the government?

9^th November 1923

What was this armed uprising known as?

Munich Putsch/Beer Hall Putsch

Who lead the Bavarian state who initially supported Hitler?

Gustav Von Kahr

What had happened in 1923 to make people even more frustrated with the Weimar Republican?

Hyperinflation

What was the name of the other man who was speaking at the beer hall who agreed to support Hitler’s takeover?

Lossow

How many Nazi’s were killed during the Putsch?

14

What happened to Hitler after the putsch?

Arrested

Who was put on trial in February 1924?

Hitler, Ludendorff and Rohm.

What was Hitler found guilty of and how many years in jail was he sentenced to?

Treason – 5 years