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What was the original name of the party Adolf Hitler joined in 1919?
What was the original name of the party Adolf Hitler joined in 1919?
- National Socialist Party
- German Workers' Party (correct)
- Bavarian Workers' Party
- Socialist Workers' Party
Why did the DAP rename itself to NSDAP in 1920?
Why did the DAP rename itself to NSDAP in 1920?
- To win over left-wing German workers (correct)
- To gain support from capitalist organizations
- To distance itself from socialist ideologies
- To align with right-wing political movements
What event in 1923 is also known as the Beer Hall Putsch?
What event in 1923 is also known as the Beer Hall Putsch?
- Hitler's attempted coup in Bavaria (correct)
- The DAP's renaming to NSDAP
- Hitler's rise to prominence in the party
- The NSDAP's reformation as a right-wing party
How did Hitler gain leadership of the DAP in 1921?
How did Hitler gain leadership of the DAP in 1921?
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What did Hitler do to the anti-capitalist and anti-bourgeois elements of the Nazi Party?
What did Hitler do to the anti-capitalist and anti-bourgeois elements of the Nazi Party?
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Study Notes
Origins of the Nazi Party
- The party Adolf Hitler joined in 1919 was originally called the German Workers' Party (DAP).
- In 1920, the DAP renamed itself to the National Socialist German Workers' Party (NSDAP) to expand its appeal and promote a nationalist agenda.
Key Events and Leadership
- The Beer Hall Putsch refers to the failed coup attempt by Hitler and the NSDAP in Munich in 1923, aiming to overthrow the Weimar government.
- Hitler gained leadership of the DAP in 1921 by showcasing his oratory skills and charisma, ultimately defeating rival leaders within the party.
Party Ideology and Changes
- Hitler systematically eliminated anti-capitalist and anti-bourgeois elements within the NSDAP to align the party with more favorable corporate interests, ensuring broader support among the middle class and business sectors.
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