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23 Cards in this Set
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When was the Wall Street Crash? |
October 29th 1929 |
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Explain what happened to German banks after the depression and the effects. |
They suffered huge losses and some closed. Resulted in industrial rates falling by 80% as companies were forced to close. |
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Describe loosely why there was a rise in extremists parties. |
The depression convinced citizens that the democracy in the Weimar Republic had failed.
Many turned to the Communists who promised a workers revolution.
Some turned to right-wing parties like the Nazis, who promised a return to strong rule and restoration of status. |
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Give some reasons why the Nazi party was so appealing. |
Relevant ideas; very attractive 25-point-programme to vulnerable people. Culprits to blame (Jews, Allies etc.) Lost faith in democracy; couldn't get Germany back to work. Unemployed could join the army; provide a strong leader; ignore the Treaty of Versailles; better pensions. |
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Why did the Nazis do so well in elections? |
The use of propaganda Hitler's personal appeal The use of intimidation The role of the SA The Communist threat |
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What did Brüning do when the depression took hold. |
Cut government spending and welfare benefits. This was unpopular. |
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What article let Brüning and Hitler have full power and pass laws without the Reichstag? |
Article 48 |
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Which Dutch communist was seen at the scene of the Reichstag Fire? |
Marinus van Der Lubbe |
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When was the Reichstag Fire and what did Hitler say about it? |
27th of February 1933 Hitler blamed the Communists and seated that it was the start of an uprising. The Nazis used emergency powers from article 48 to ban the communist parties. |
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In what elections did the Nazis win their largest ever share of seats? What tactic did Hitler use and was it legal? |
March 1933 elections. Tactics of intimidation which were illegal. |
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In what elections did the Nazis win their largest ever share of seats? What tactic did Hitler use and was it legal? |
March 1933 elections. Tactics of intimidation which were illegal. |
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What power did the Enabling Act give Hitler? |
The power to rule as a dictator for 4 years. |
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Who took control of media and propaganda under Nazi rule? |
Joseph Goebbels |
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On July 14th 1933, a law was passed that meant, what, could no longer happen? |
The formation of new parties. |
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Who was Ernst Röhm? |
The ex-leader of the SA; a potentially dangerous rival to Hitler. |
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Why had German citizens lost faith in the Weimar democracy? |
Politicians seemed unable to tackle the problems of the depression. Unemployment was heading towards 6 million and the average German income had fallen by 40% since 1929. |
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True or False? When the Nazi party gained the majority in the Reichstag, Hindenburg gave the chancellor position to Hitler. |
False. He didn't trust Hitler and did not think he was intelligent enough. |
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Who were the 4 chancellors during this time in their successive order. |
Brüning; Franz Von Papen ; Kurt von Shleicher; Hitler |
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What was a common occurrence on the streets during the depression? |
Violent clashes between the armies of political parties made up of young men dispersed from after the war. |
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What happened during The Night of the Long Knives. |
Squads of SS men killed 400 people to eliminate Hitler's rivals and establish power. This included former chancellor Von Schleicer and Ernst Röhm. |
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How did Hitler control the army? |
They swore an oath of personal loyalty to Hitler as Führer. |
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True or False? At the end of Hindenburg's life he was disappointed with Hitler and the actions he took. |
False. He thanked Hitler for his "determined action which nipped treason in the bud." |
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When President Hindenburg died what title did Hitler declare himself? |
Führer of Germany |
