Early Stages of the Nazi Party (1.6)

Where and when did Hitler begin his political career?

.In the German Worker's Party a national party led by Anton Drexler
.In January 1919

How did Hitler become known in the Party?

He was know for being a talented, passionate, skilled speaker and crowds gathered to hear him talk

When and what was the Party branded to?

.1920
.Rebranded to National Socialist German Worker's Party
(The Nazi Party)

When did Hitler become leader of the Party?

.July 1921

What are some statistics about how Hitler increased the membership of the Party?

1919 - 60~ members

end of 1920- 2000~ members

In what ways did The Nazi Party attract people

.In Feb 1920 their 25 point programme stressed German superiority and antisemitism
.They wanted to raise pensions and improve education and healthcare
.They rejected the treaty of Versailles

How did Hitler go about forming a Party Militia

.1921
.They were the SA (storm troopers) political thugs
.They carried out antisemitic attacks and intimidated rival groups
.People were scared or admired them
.Gave ex soldiers a job and a purpose

Why did Hitler think it was the right time to do the Munich Putsch?

.In 1923 the Weimar Republic was weak
.There was Hyperinflation and food riots
.People were discontent by the invasion of the Ruhr and the government's refusal to resist

How did Hitler go about the Munich Putsch?

.November 1923
.The SA occupied a beer hall in the Bavarian city of Munich (where Government leaders were meeting)
.He announced the revolution had begun
.The next day he and the SA marched into Munich but info had already been leaked and the police collapsed the revolt

What was the consequence of the Munich Putsch?

.Hitler imprisoned
.Nazi party banned

What were the advantages of his imprisonment?

.His trial gained mass publicity
.He wrote Mein Kampf vital in spreading Nazi Ideology

State examples of Nazi ideology

.He believed the Aryan race was superior
.Lebensraum (more space to live)