Was the Great Depression the main reason why the Nazi party grew between 1929 and 32? 0.0 / 5 ? HistoryWeimar and Nazi GermanyGCSEEdexcel Created by: annanolanCreated on: 30-10-16 09:49 The Great Depression Caused by the WALL STREET CRASH in 1929, when Americans recalled loans which German industry was reliant on. Affected everyone:Poverty, homelessness, hunger: rise in impetigo, rickets and pulmonary diseases Buisnessmen faced tax increases Young people - over 50% of 16-30 year olds were unemployed 40% of factory workers unemployed by 1932 People couldnt afford farmers food In 3 years, German production halved 1 of 7 What the Government did Taxes increased and benefits frozen to avoid hyperinflation Only 900 000 people got national insurance assistance The end of democracy The two leading parties fell out and the Social Democrats walked out Had to use Article 48 to pass laws Democracy wasn't working, so people turned to extremist parties such as the Nazis and Communists 2 of 7 What the Nazi Party did Opened hostels for unemployed SA members - made people want to join Opened soup kitchens to feed the hungry Said that they could solve problems better than democracy could Blamed... The Weimar Government The Treaty of Versailles The Jews (November Criminals and political leaders) Hitler gave stability that people were desperate for The great depression was the trigger the Nazis needed to gain support 3 of 7 Goebbels and Propaganda Goebbels controlled the party propaganda Held big rallies to encourage and inspire people to join Held parades with SA - showed order and appealed to many people Posters which advertised Hitler as a powerful figure who would solve their problems Used anti-semitic messages as scapegoats Used radio and newspaper to gain support (Hitler's speeches reported in 120 newspapers) 4 of 7 Negative Cohesion People weren't attracted by promises but by shared fears and dislikes (e.g fear of communism) Countryside - support grew as agricultural prices slumped Buisnesses were threatened by communism - Nazis offered protection Women - Hitler wanted to make the role of wives and mothers more important Young people - nationalist; attracted by Nazi speeches, the SA and the threat of communism Upper class - Threatened by communism, gave funding Alfred Hugenburg gave Nazis access to media Working class - mostly wanted communism but those not in unions were attracted by promises of better wages Promised to make Germany great again 5 of 7 Role of SA By 1932 - 600,000 members People attracted by uniforms, discipline Beat up the communists (heroic?!); violence made democracy seem weak 'Brot und Arbeit' shelters were set up for unemployed SA members Soup kitchens were set up to feed the hungry 6 of 7 Role of Hitler Famous across Germany thanks to publicity of Munich Putsch trial His book Mein Kampf became a best seller People wanted a strong leader Good oritorical skills 7 of 7
How far do you agree with interpretation 2 about the reasons for increased support for the Nazis in the years 1929-1933? 4.5 / 5 based on 3 ratings
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