Nazi Germany

When did hitler join the nazi party

September 1919

When did Hitler become head of Propaganda

Jan 1920

When was the 25 point plan written

Feb 1920 outlining his hatred for Jews and Foreigners/Non German speakers

Why was Hitler so exciting

He was a skilled orator who used hand gestures and shouting to show his passion

How many people did Hitlers speeches amass by the end of 1920

3,000

What changes were made to the DAP by Hitler to gain support

• Renaming it the NSDAP (National Socialist German workers Party)

• Distributing a newspaper which sold 17,000 copies daily

• The parties infamous Swastika and straight armed salute

How did Hitler establish control of the Party

• Became leader of the party after forcing an internal contest

• Appointed: Hess his deputy leader, Groening a dashing young pilot and Rohm bruiser and to become leader of the SA and gained the support of wealthy General Ludendorff

SA

Hitlers private army

Munich Putsch

9 November 1923 (8th was when he forced the support of von Kahr)

How long was Hitler sentenced to prison

In Feb 1924 5 years serving only 9 months getting out on 20 December 1924

In prison what did he do

Wrote Mein Kampf my struggle outlining his thoughts and also planned out how he would be successful with the Nazi party by staying within the law

How big was the SA when Hitler got out of prison in 1925

400,000 loyal to Rohm not Hilter so he sent Rohm out of the country until he returned in 1930

Who lead the SS

Himmler

When were the lean years

1924-28

When was the wall street crash

24 October 1929