Hitler and the Nazi Party (1919-23)

Question 1

What were the three main policies of the NSDAP (Nazi party) ?

Answer 1

1) Versailles treaty must be scrapped
2) Germany must be allowed to expand into neighbouring countries
3) No German citizenship for Jews

Question 2

When did Hitler join the nazi party?

Answer 2

1919

Question 3

When did Hitler become leader of the Nazi party?

Answer 3

1921

Question 4

What were the Strumabteilung / stormtroopers / SA?

Answer 4

The Nazi party’s private army

Question 5

Why did nazi membership grow rapidly in 1923 after the French occupied the Ruhr?

Answer 5

German economy and industry was ruined and so people looked for a solution with the Nazi party - Weimar republic was weak