Questions and Answers
What event in 1923 is also known as the Beer Hall Putsch?
The attempted coup by Hitler and his supporters
What did Hitler do during his imprisonment after the Beer Hall Putsch?
Wrote Mein Kampf
Why did the NSDAP rename itself to National Socialist German Workers' Party?
To win over left-wing German workers
What was the outcome of Hitler's trial after the Beer Hall Putsch?
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What tactic did Hitler switch to after his release from prison?
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Study Notes
The Beer Hall Putsch
- The Beer Hall Putsch, an event that occurred in 1923, was a failed attempt by Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party to seize power in Munich, Germany.
Hitler's Imprisonment
- During his imprisonment after the Beer Hall Putsch, Hitler wrote Mein Kampf, a book outlining his political ideology and vision for Germany.
Renaming of the NSDAP
- The NSDAP (National Socialist German Workers' Party) was originally named the German Workers' Party (DAP); it was renamed to attract a broader audience and appeal to the working class.
Outcome of Hitler's Trial
- Hitler's trial after the Beer Hall Putsch resulted in a sentence of five years' imprisonment, but he only served nine months.
Post-Prison Tactics
- After his release from prison, Hitler shifted his tactic from violent insurrection to legal political maneuvering, focusing on electoral politics and building a mass movement to achieve power.
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Test your knowledge on Adolf Hitler's early years in politics and rise to leadership in the National Socialist German Workers' Party.
