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The SA played a key role in helping the Nazis gain power during ______.
The SA played a key role in helping the Nazis gain power during ______.
elections
They disrupted rival party ______, intimidated voters, and created a sense of order.
They disrupted rival party ______, intimidated voters, and created a sense of order.
meetings
The violence and propaganda made the Nazis seem ______ while weakening their opponents.
The violence and propaganda made the Nazis seem ______ while weakening their opponents.
strong
This appealed to Germans who were tired of ______.
This appealed to Germans who were tired of ______.
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The SA's actions ensured the Nazis dominated the political ______ and won public support.
The SA's actions ensured the Nazis dominated the political ______ and won public support.
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The Weimar Government's response to the crisis was ______ and worsened public discontent.
The Weimar Government's response to the crisis was ______ and worsened public discontent.
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Chancellor Brüning cut unemployment benefits and raised ______, which deepened poverty.
Chancellor Brüning cut unemployment benefits and raised ______, which deepened poverty.
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These austerity measures alienated the ______ class and middle class.
These austerity measures alienated the ______ class and middle class.
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The government's failure to handle the crisis undermined ______ and helped the Nazis gain influence.
The government's failure to handle the crisis undermined ______ and helped the Nazis gain influence.
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The deepening poverty due to austerity measures led to protests and rising support for ______ parties.
The deepening poverty due to austerity measures led to protests and rising support for ______ parties.
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In July 1932, the Nazis became the largest party with ______% of the vote.
In July 1932, the Nazis became the largest party with ______% of the vote.
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The Nazis never won an outright ______ in the 1930s elections.
The Nazis never won an outright ______ in the 1930s elections.
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The electoral success of the Nazis was driven by economic ______ and effective propaganda.
The electoral success of the Nazis was driven by economic ______ and effective propaganda.
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The Nazis needed to make deals with other political ______ due to their lack of majority.
The Nazis needed to make deals with other political ______ due to their lack of majority.
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These electoral results ultimately aided in Hitler's rise to ______.
These electoral results ultimately aided in Hitler's rise to ______.
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Hindenburg ______ appointed Hitler as Chancellor under pressure from advisors.
Hindenburg ______ appointed Hitler as Chancellor under pressure from advisors.
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Hindenburg believed Hitler could be ______ by von Papen and other elites.
Hindenburg believed Hitler could be ______ by von Papen and other elites.
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Hindenburg's decision allowed Hitler to legally come to ______ and dismantle the democratic system.
Hindenburg's decision allowed Hitler to legally come to ______ and dismantle the democratic system.
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Hindenburg's role highlights the weaknesses of the ______ political system.
Hindenburg's role highlights the weaknesses of the ______ political system.
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Hindenburg was influenced by advisors like ______ in his decision to appoint Hitler.
Hindenburg was influenced by advisors like ______ in his decision to appoint Hitler.
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The Reichstag Fire led to the Reichstag Fire Decree, which suspended ______.
The Reichstag Fire led to the Reichstag Fire Decree, which suspended ______.
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The decree allowed the Nazis to arrest political ______ and shut down Communist activities.
The decree allowed the Nazis to arrest political ______ and shut down Communist activities.
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The actions taken after the fire helped Hitler to ______ power.
The actions taken after the fire helped Hitler to ______ power.
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The Reichstag Fire and its consequences marked a ______ in Hitler's rise to dictatorship.
The Reichstag Fire and its consequences marked a ______ in Hitler's rise to dictatorship.
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The suspension of civil liberties after the fire allowed the Nazis to ______ their control.
The suspension of civil liberties after the fire allowed the Nazis to ______ their control.
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The ______ Fire was a key event that the Nazis used to suppress opposition.
The ______ Fire was a key event that the Nazis used to suppress opposition.
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A Dutch Communist, ______, was blamed for setting fire to the Reichstag.
A Dutch Communist, ______, was blamed for setting fire to the Reichstag.
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The Nazis claimed the fire was part of a ______ plot to justify emergency powers.
The Nazis claimed the fire was part of a ______ plot to justify emergency powers.
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The Reichstag Fire allowed the Nazis to arrest Communists and restrict ______.
The Reichstag Fire allowed the Nazis to arrest Communists and restrict ______.
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This event paved the way for Hitler's ______.
This event paved the way for Hitler's ______.
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Von Papen played a crucial role in convincing ______ to appoint Hitler as Chancellor.
Von Papen played a crucial role in convincing ______ to appoint Hitler as Chancellor.
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Von Papen believed he could control Hitler and use him to stabilize Germany while retaining his own ______.
Von Papen believed he could control Hitler and use him to stabilize Germany while retaining his own ______.
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This miscalculation gave Hitler the platform he needed to establish a ______.
This miscalculation gave Hitler the platform he needed to establish a ______.
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Von Papen's decision was a key step in Hitler's rise to absolute ______.
Von Papen's decision was a key step in Hitler's rise to absolute ______.
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Von Papen believed he could ______ Hitler to stabilize Germany.
Von Papen believed he could ______ Hitler to stabilize Germany.
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The Nazis promised to end ______.
The Nazis promised to end ______.
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Hitler's ______ and powerful speeches inspired hope among the German people.
Hitler's ______ and powerful speeches inspired hope among the German people.
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The Nazi propaganda portrayed Hitler as Germany's ______.
The Nazi propaganda portrayed Hitler as Germany's ______.
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The Nazis used ______ to blame for Germany's problems, which resonated with many citizens.
The Nazis used ______ to blame for Germany's problems, which resonated with many citizens.
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Nationalist messaging was essential for the Nazis to connect with Germans suffering from ______.
Nationalist messaging was essential for the Nazis to connect with Germans suffering from ______.
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Support for extremist parties grew due to economic desperation and fear of ______.
Support for extremist parties grew due to economic desperation and fear of ______.
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The Nazis promised jobs, stability, and to overturn the Treaty of ______.
The Nazis promised jobs, stability, and to overturn the Treaty of ______.
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Many middle-class Germans feared a ______ revolution and saw the Nazis as a better option.
Many middle-class Germans feared a ______ revolution and saw the Nazis as a better option.
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The inability of moderate parties to solve economic problems pushed Germans to seek ______ alternatives.
The inability of moderate parties to solve economic problems pushed Germans to seek ______ alternatives.
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This growing support for extremism helped the Nazis gain political ______.
This growing support for extremism helped the Nazis gain political ______.
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The Great Depression led to widespread suffering and ______ in Germany.
The Great Depression led to widespread suffering and ______ in Germany.
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Many Germans lost faith in the ______ Government during the Great Depression.
Many Germans lost faith in the ______ Government during the Great Depression.
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Extremist parties like the ______ gained support during the economic crisis.
Extremist parties like the ______ gained support during the economic crisis.
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The economic crisis contributed to the political ______ that allowed the Nazis to rise to power.
The economic crisis contributed to the political ______ that allowed the Nazis to rise to power.
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Businesses and ______ collapsed, further devastating Germany's economy during the Great Depression.
Businesses and ______ collapsed, further devastating Germany's economy during the Great Depression.
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Study Notes
Role of the SA during Elections
- The SA played a key role in helping the Nazis gain power during elections.
- The SA disrupted rival party meetings, intimidated voters, and created a sense of order through parades and marches.
- This violence and propaganda made the Nazis seem strong while weakening their opponents.
- The SA's actions ensured a political atmosphere that dominated and won public support for the Nazis.
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Description
This quiz explores the factors that contributed to the rise of the Nazis during the Weimar Republic, focusing on the role of the SA, political crises, and the impact of austerity measures. Assess your knowledge of how these elements shaped public perception and political dynamics of the time.
