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Who were the Nazis and what did they believe in?

Timeline: DAP and Nazis, 1919–1923 (up to Beer Hall Putsch)
1919
  • January: The German Workers’ Party (DAP) is founded in Munich by Anton Drexler.
  • September: Adolf Hitler joins the DAP as a propaganda speaker and quickly becomes a leading member. He joins as member 55(5)!
1920
  • February: DAP is renamed the National Socialist German Workers’ Party (NSDAP) — the Nazi Party.
  • The party publishes the 25-point Programme outlining its ideas (anti-Weimar, anti-Semitic, nationalist, anti-communist).
  • The swastika is adopted as the official party symbol, designed by Hitler himself, symbolizing Aryan identity and German nationalism.
  • Hitler becomes the party’s main public speaker and organizer.
1921
  • Hitler takes full control as leader (Führer) of the Nazi Party.
  • The SA (Sturmabteilung or Stormtroopers), a paramilitary group, is formed to protect Nazi meetings and intimidate opponents.
  • The Nazi Party purchases their first newspaper, the "Völkischer Beobachter", which becomes their key propaganda tool.
1922
  • Nazis increase their propaganda and street violence, trying to expand influence in Bavaria and across Germany.
  • Hitler attempts to ally with right-wing groups to increase power.
1923
  • January–September: Economic and political crisis worsens; hyperinflation and Ruhr occupation fuel unrest.
  • November 8-9, 1923: The Beer Hall Putsch — Hitler and the Nazis try to seize power in Munich by force but fail.
  • Hitler is arrested and charged with treason.
NSDAP 25-Point Programme True/False Quiz

NSDAP 25-Point Programme True or False Quiz

1. The 25-point programme demanded the abolition of the Treaty of Versailles.

Correct! The Nazis strongly opposed the Treaty of Versailles and wanted it abolished.

2. The programme supported the right of all races to settle freely in Germany.

Incorrect. The programme was racist and only allowed "true" Germans to settle.

3. The programme called for the nationalization of all businesses and industries.

False. Only key industries were to be nationalized, not all businesses.

4. It demanded that only “true” Germans could be citizens of the state.

Correct. Citizenship was limited to ethnic Germans as defined by the Nazis.

5. The programme was anti-Semitic and called for the removal of Jews from Germany.

Correct. The Nazis demanded the exclusion of Jews from German society.

6. The NSDAP wanted to increase immigration to Germany in the programme.

False. The programme sought to restrict immigration, especially of non-Germans.

7. The 25-point programme aimed to provide old-age pensions for all Germans.

True. The programme included social welfare policies like pensions.

8. The programme demanded land and colonies for Germany to support its population.

Correct. Nazis wanted to regain lost colonies and acquire new territory.

9. The programme supported freedom of speech and democracy as central ideas.

False. The programme was anti-democratic and against freedom of speech for opponents.

10. The programme aimed to expand education and promote German culture.

True. Promoting German culture and education was a key part of the programme.