1.8 From Golden Age to Dictatorship (1924 - 1934)

What was the state of the Nazi Party by 1924?

The Nazi Party was declining in popularity and was considered numerically insignificant according to a German Government Report from 1927.

Who was a key figure in fixing many of the problems in Germany during the Golden Age?

Gustav Stresemann.

What currency reforms did Gustav Stresemann implement?

He introduced the Rentenmark and later the Reichsmark.

What was the significance of the Brown Shirts in 1924?

The Brown Shirts became the official Party uniform of the Nazi Party.

What organization was formed under Heinrich Himmler in 1925?

The SS (Schutzstaffel) was formed.

What was the Fuhrerprinzip proclaimed by Hitler in February 1926?

It was the principle that stopped any challenge to Hitler's leadership.

What event marked the beginning of the Great Depression in the United States?

The Wall Street Crash on 29 October 1929.

What were some key Nazi campaign tactics used during their rise to power?

Scapegoats, appeals to fear, violence and intimidation, technology, and propaganda.

What was the impact of the Great Depression on the Nazi Party?

It created a crisis that the Nazi Party exploited to gain power.

Who was the Second President of the Weimar Republic?

Paul von Hindenburg.

What did Hitler do in February 1925?

He officially relaunched the Nazi Party.

What was the significance of the Heil Hitler salute introduced in 1926?

It became a part of the Party ritual and symbolized loyalty to Hitler.

What was the purpose of the Nazi Party's campaign tactics?

To manipulate public opinion and gain support for their ideology.

What did Goebbels mean by 'If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it'?

It emphasized the power of propaganda in shaping public perception.

What was the outcome of Hitler's reorganization of the Nazi Party?

It led to a gradual increase in membership, although they still needed another crisis to gain power.

What was the role of violence and intimidation in Nazi tactics?

It was used to suppress opposition and instill fear in the populace.

What was the impact of the Nazi Party's propaganda on the German public?

It effectively shaped public opinion and garnered support for the party.

What did the term 'scapegoats' refer to in Nazi propaganda?

It referred to blaming Jews and other groups for Germany's problems, particularly after WWI.

Night of the Long Knives

30th June 1934

Ernst Rohm

Leader of the SA

Hitler becomes chancellor

January 1933

Fuhrer

Adolf Hitler's title as chancellor and head of state in Germany.

Hitler becomes Fuhrer

August 1934

What happened on the Night of the Long Knives?

400 leaders of the SA were arrested and killed. This included Ernst Rohm a possible threat to Hitler. Hitler also used this as an opportunity to kill other political opponents, e.g. von Scleicher