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DEPTH STUDY GERMANY: WHAT WAS THE NAZI PARTY STOOD FOR IN THE 1920'S
The document outlines the origins and early tactics of the Nazi party in Germany from 1920-1929. It describes the 25-point Nazi program which advocated for German nationalism, anti-semitism, and authoritarian leadership. It also discusses Hitler's failed Munich Putsch coup attempt in 1923 and his subsequent imprisonment where he wrote his book Mein Kampf. The Nazi party then focused on expanding its membership and professionalizing its propaganda techniques in preparation to seize power.
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The Nazi Party's origins in the German Workers Party, its key nationalist and anti-Semitic features, and the 25-point programme outlining its ideology.
The failed Munich Putsch of 1923 aimed at overthrowing the Weimar Republic, leading to Hitler's imprisonment and the decision to pursue power through democratic means.
Hitler's book 'Mein Kampf' written during imprisonment, outlining his political beliefs and vision for Germany's future.
The evolution of Nazi tactics, increasing popularity through propaganda, and membership growth, culminating in readiness to exploit the 1929 economic crisis.
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- 2. CAMBRIDGE IGCSE –DEPTH STUDY: GERMANY
- 3. CAMBRIDGE IGCSE –DEPTH STUDY: GERMANY BEGINNINGS • The German Workers Party was the forerunner of the Nazi Party. • It was first founded in 1919 as a strongly nationalist and anti-Semitic. • These characteristics were the main features during the 1920’s. • The early objectives of the Nazi Party were announced in February 1920.
- 4. CAMBRIDGE IGCSE –DEPTH STUDY: GERMANY THE 25-POINT NAZI PROGRAMME • The union of all Germans • The destruction of the Versailles and St. Germain treaties • Lebensraum, additional territory • German citizenship to German blood • No more immigration • All citizens with equal rights and obligations • Nationalisation of public industries • Profit-sharing in heavy industries • Improved welfare for elderly • Special education treatment for gifted students • Encouragement of sport activities for the
- 5. CAMBRIDGE IGCSE –DEPTH STUDY: GERMANY MEANING OF THE 25-POINT NAZI PROGRAMME • This showed the Nazi Party believed in: - Anti-Semitism - Survival of the fittest race -German nationalism -Authoritarian leadership
- 6. CAMBRIDGE IGCSE –DEPTH STUDY: GERMANY GLOSSARY • Nationalisation – involves the state taking over a privately-run firm or industry so that the profits can be directed into the national treasury. Specific to communism too. • Profit-sharing – normally the profits of a firm or company go to the owners or shareholders. With profit-sharing, any surplus is often divided among the entire
- 7. CAMBRIDGE IGCSE –DEPTH STUDY: GERMANY THE MUNICH PUTSCH, NOVEMBER 1923 • The Nazis hoped to win power through a violent overthrow of the Weimar Republic. • Mussolini had come to power in Italy in 1922 through a demonstration of force. • Hitler planned the Munich (Beer Hall) Putsch while the hyperinflation was still raging.
- 8. CAMBRIDGE IGCSE –DEPTH STUDY: GERMANY
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- 10. CAMBRIDGE IGCSE –DEPTH STUDY: GERMANY THE MUNICH PUTSCH, NOVEMBER 1923 cont. • The Munich Putsch was a humiliating defeat for the Nazis and Hitler was trialled and imprisoned. • The party was banned. • The event gave Hitler publicity and national coverage in the newspapers. • The failure of the putsch convinced Hitler that his tactics had been wrong. • He decided to achieve power by constitutional means, through democratic elections. • That means to develop and expand the organisation of the Nazi Party, contesting seats at general elections and
- 11. CAMBRIDGE IGCSE –DEPTH STUDY: GERMANY
- 12. CAMBRIDGE IGCSE –DEPTH STUDY: GERMANY MEIN KAMPF • Sentenced to 5 years imprisonment, Hitler served only 9 months in Landsberg Castle. • He made use of his time by writing Mein Kampf (My Struggle), which is a mixture of autobiography and political beliefs. • It emphasised the superiority of the German (Aryan) race, the dangers of communism, and Germany’s destiny as the dominant state in Europe. • The book became a best-seller and
- 13. CAMBRIDGE IGCSE –DEPTH STUDY: GERMANY NAZI TACTICS 1924-1929 • Nazi policies changed few times during the Weimar Republic. • Two keystones principles of nationalism and anti-Semitism remained but the other principles were somehow changed to achieve popularity. • Propaganda was intensified through posters, pamphlets, slogans, promoting important issues for their audience. • NEXT SLIDE VIDEO Decades after the fall of the Third Reich, it feels impossible to understand how Adolf Hitler, the tyrant who orchestrated one of
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- 15. CAMBRIDGE IGCSE –DEPTH STUDY: GERMANY NAZI TACTICS 1924-1929 cont. • It was a case of finding potential supporters and device suitable policies for them. • Hitler’s principal concern was to achieve power, no matter the price and promise. • Emphasis was placed on expanding party membership, which increased from 3000 to over 100,000. • Hitler also wanted to improve the professionalism of the apparatus (the party machinery).
- 16. CAMBRIDGE IGCSE –DEPTH STUDY: GERMANY NAZI TACTICS 1924-1929 cont. • Party activists were trained in public speaking. • Propaganda methods were refined and improved. • By 1929, the Nazi Party was well prepared to take advantage of any change in circumstances that might favour their cause. • The Wall Street Crash and the world depression provided the perfect opportunity.