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The Early Nazi Party

How the Nazi Party grew from the German Workers Party after 1919: the leadership of Hitler, the 25-Point Programme, the SA, and the early aims and appeal of the party.

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The early Nazi Party 👥

The Nazi Party grew out of the small German Workers Party, which Hitler joined in 1919 and soon led. In 1920 it became the Nazi Party and set out its 25-Point Programme. It built up the SA and used speeches and symbols to spread its message.

Words for the party 🔑

Learn these four terms before you judge the early party.

Methods and aims 🆚

The early party had both methods and aims.

Grade 9 thinking 💡

To reach the top grades, assess the early appeal of the Nazi Party, and weigh its methods against how far its aims drew support.

Match the feature to what it was 🔗

  • the German Workers Party
  • the NSDAP
  • the 25-Point Programme
  • the SA
  • the small party Hitler joined in 1919
  • the Nazi Party from 1920
  • the early statement of Nazi aims
  • the stormtroopers of the party

Match the term to its meaning 🧩

  • nationalism
  • reparations
  • propaganda
  • the Treaty of Versailles
  • strong pride in your own nation
  • the payments Germany owed for the war
  • information used to spread a message
  • the 1919 treaty that punished Germany

How did it begin? ❓

How did the Nazi Party begin?

  • It grew from the German Workers Party, which Hitler joined and led.
  • It won a national election in 1919.
  • It was set up by the German army.

Early aims of the party ✅

Select the TWO early aims of the Nazi Party.

  • Strong nationalism.
  • Opposition to the Treaty of Versailles.
  • Joining the League of Nations.
  • Spreading communism.

Order the early party 🪜

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Summarise the early party 📝

Hitler joined the German Workers _____ in 1919 and soon led it. In 1920 it became the _____ Party and set out its 25-Point _____. It built up the _____ to protect meetings, and it opposed the Treaty of _____.

Party Nazi Programme SA Versailles League communism army nationalism reparations

Count the points 🔢

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Spot the two early aims 🖍️

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Method or aim? 🧭

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Assess the appeal ✍️

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