Flashcards on Hitler's Rise to Power
Hitler's Rise to Power: A Comprehensive Student Guide
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Rise of the Nazi Party
33 cards
Card 1
Question: Why were many people disillusioned with democracy in Germany during the early 1930s?
Answer: They felt the government was too slow, decision-making was complicated, and it did not help enough during the Depression (e.g., unemployment over 35%)
Card 2
Question: Why was Chancellor Brüning nicknamed the "Hunger Chancellor"?
Answer: Because he cut welfare instead of providing help, increasing hardship for many people.
Card 3
Question: How high was unemployment in Germany during the Depression mentioned in the content?
Answer: Over 35%.
Card 4
Question: What role did street violence and the SA/SS play in the rise of the Nazis?
Answer: There were many street battles between communists and police; the SA and SS represented order, making them attractive to people fearing chaos.
Card 5
Question: Why did businessmen, farmers and the middle class fear communism?
Answer: They feared loss of property and violence, citing the USSR under Stalin where land was taken and private owners were killed.
Card 6
Question: What promise did the Nazis make to farmers?
Answer: The Nazis promised to help farmers.
Card 7
Question: How did ideas about 'decadence' help Hitler gain support?
Answer: Many supported Hitler because he defended traditional values and portrayed the Weimar Republic as vulgar and immoral.
Card 8
Question: Why was the political opposition to Hitler weak?
Answer: Other parties didn't take him seriously, failed to unite against him, and believed people would never vote for an extremist.
Card 9
Question: By 1932, what was the Nazis' position in the Reichstag?
Answer: The Nazis were the largest party in the Reichstag by 1932.
Card 10
Question: What happened in the July 1932 Reichstag election?
Answer: The Nazis became the largest party with 230 seats; Hitler wanted to be Chancellor but Hindenburg refused and kept Franz von Papen.