8B - Why Was Hitler Able to Dominate Germany by 1934

Who led the German Workers Party before Hitler?

Anton Drexler

What was Hitler's role in the German Workers Party?

He was put in charge of propaganda.

What were some groups Hitler blamed for Germany's problems?

The Allies, Treaty of Versailles, The November Criminals, The Communists, and the Jews.

What was the purpose of the SA (Brownshirts)?

To protect Nazi meetings and disrupt the meetings of others.

What was the main objective of the Twenty-Five Point Program?

To address issues such as the abolition of the Treaty of Versailles and the exclusion of Jews from Germany.

What was the Munich Putsch?

A failed coup attempt by Hitler to overthrow the Weimar Government in 1923.

Which war hero supported Hitler during the Munich Putsch?

Ludendorf

What was the immediate outcome of the Munich Putsch for Hitler?

He was arrested and charged with treason.

How did the Munich Putsch benefit Hitler in the long term?

He gained publicity that he used to promote his ideologies.

What book did Hitler write while in prison?

Mein Kampf.

What strategy did Hitler choose after his release from prison?

To work within the democratic system to achieve power.

Whom did the Nazis receive most support from in country towns?

Peasant farmers and small business people.

Who was appointed by Hitler to manage propaganda?

Joseph Goebbels.

What major event led to a significant rise in Nazi support in the early 1930s?

The economic collapse caused by the Great Depression.

What was the appeal of the Twenty-Five Point Program during the Depression?

It attracted the middle classes and the elderly who were affected by the economic crisis.

What campaign did Hitler run in July 1932?

He ran for president.

What did negative cohesion refer to in the context of Nazi support?

People supported the Nazis because they shared fears of common enemies.

What was the consequence of disillusionment with democracy during this period?

Increased support for the Nazi Party as people lost faith in politicians.

What did business leaders fear that led them to support the Nazis?

A communist threat that they believed the Nazis would combat.

In what year did Hitler become Chancellor of Germany?

January 1933.

What event allowed Hitler to declare an emergency and arrest communists?

The Reichstag Fire.

What did the Enabling Act allow Hitler to do?

Pass laws without consulting anyone.

What happened during the Night of the Long Knives?

Hitler ordered the arrest and killing of leading figures in the SA.

What was the significance of the Army Oath in Hitler's regime?

The army swore loyalty to Hitler as the Reichkanzler, consolidating his power.

How did Hitler use the Reichstag Fire to his advantage?

He blamed the Communists and demanded emergency powers.

What was the outcome for the SA after the Night of the Long Knives?

The SA was made inferior to the SS.

Why did Hindenburg eventually appoint Hitler as Chancellor?

They thought they could restrict his power.

What major changes did Hitler implement after combining the powers of the presidency and chancellorship?

He became head of state, reinstated conscription, and began rearmament.

What impact did the Great Depression have on the Weimar Government?

It struggled to act efficiently, leading to increased Nazi support.

What were Hitler's views as outlined in Mein Kampf?

National Socialism, Racism, Armed Force, Living space, The Fuhrer.

What was the primary goal of the Nazis regarding agriculture?

To help farmers once they came to power.