Why should Hitler support the

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Why should Hitlersupport the Sturmabteilung(S.A
) ?
Reason
2
The S.A. had been in existence since the early
days of The Nazi Party
Why should Hitlersupport the Sturmabteilung(S.A
)
Reason
3
The S.A. had been in existence since the early
days of The Nazi Party
The S.A. had fought for Hitler during the Munich
Putsch in 1923
Why should Hitlersupport the Sturmabteilung(S.A
)
Reason
4
The S.A. had been in existence since the early
days of The Nazi Party
The S.A. had fought for Hitler during the Munich
Putsch in 1923
Why should Hitlersupport the Sturmabteilung(S.A
)
Members of the S.A. were loyal Nazis
Reason
5
The S.A. had been in existence since the early
days of The Nazi Party
The S.A. had fought for Hitler during the Munich
Putsch in 1923
Why should Hitlersupport the Sturmabteilung(S.A
)
The S.A. was led by one of Hitlers earliest
supporters Ernst Rohm
Members of the S.A. were loyal Nazis
Reason
6
The S.A. had been in existence since the early
days of The Nazi Party
The S.A. had fought for Hitler during the Munich
Putsch in 1923
Why should Hitlersupport the Sturmabteilung(S.A
)
The S.A. was led by one of Hitlers earliest
supporters Ernst Rohm
Members of the S.A. were loyal Nazis
Ernst Rohm was personally loyal to Hitler
Reason
7
The S.A. had been in existence since the early
days of The Nazi Party
The S.A. had fought for Hitler during the Munich
Putsch in 1923
Why should Hitlersupport the Sturmabteilung(S.A
)
The S.A. was led by one of Hitlers earliest
supporters Ernst Rohm
Members of the S.A. were loyal Nazis
Ernst Rohm was personally loyal to Hitler
The S.A. had supported Hitler and the Nazis by
putting up posters, handing out leaflets and
intimidating political opponents throughout the
1920s and early 1930s.
Reason
8
The S.A. had been in existence since the early
days of The Nazi Party
The S.A. had fought for Hitler during the Munich
Putsch in 1923
Why should Hitlersupport the Sturmabteilung(S.A
)
The S.A. was led by one of Hitlers earliest
supporters Ernst Rohm
Members of the S.A. were loyal Nazis
Ernst Rohm was personally loyal to Hitler
Ernst Rohm shared Hitlers vision of a racially
pure society
The S.A. had supported Hitler and the Nazis by
putting up posters, handing out leaflets and
intimidating political opponents throughout the
1920s and early 1930s.
Reason
9
The S.A. had been in existence since the early
days of The Nazi Party
The S.A. had fought for Hitler during the Munich
Putsch in 1923
Why should Hitlersupport the Sturmabteilung(S.A
)
The S.A. was led by one of Hitlers earliest
supporters Ernst Rohm
Members of the S.A. were loyal Nazis
Ernst Rohm was personally loyal to Hitler
Ernst Rohm shared Hitlers vision of a racially
pure society
The S.A. had supported Hitler and the Nazis by
putting up posters, handing out leaflets and
intimidating political opponents throughout the
1920s and early 1930s.
The S.A. had more than 2 million members by 1934.
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Why should Hitlerpurge the Sturmabteilung(S.A)
?
Reason
11
If the S.A. were not brought under control Hitler
may lose the support of Hindenburg (the
President) and powerful conservatives
Why should Hitlerpurge the Sturmabteilung(S.A)
Reason
12
If the S.A. were not brought under control Hitler
may lose the support of Hindenburg (the
President) and powerful conservatives
The S.A. were becoming lawless by the early
1930s and were causing some Germans to turn
against the Nazis
Why should Hitlerpurge the Sturmabteilung(S.A)
Reason
13
If the S.A. were not brought under control Hitler
may lose the support of Hindenburg (the
President) and powerful conservatives
The S.A. were becoming lawless by the early
1930s and were causing some Germans to turn
against the Nazis
Why should Hitlerpurge the Sturmabteilung(S.A)
As S.A. membership grew, they were becoming
harder to control
Reason
14
If the S.A. were not brought under control Hitler
may lose the support of Hindenburg (the
President) and powerful conservatives
The S.A. were becoming lawless by the early
1930s and were causing some Germans to turn
against the Nazis
Why should Hitlerpurge the Sturmabteilung(S.A)
As S.A. membership grew, they were becoming
harder to control
S.A. leaders were demanding rewards for their
loyal service. They were angry that new Party
Members were receiving more recognition than they
were
Reason
15
If the S.A. were not brought under control Hitler
may lose the support of Hindenburg (the
President) and powerful conservatives
The S.A. were becoming lawless by the early
1930s and were causing some Germans to turn
against the Nazis
Why should Hitlerpurge the Sturmabteilung(S.A)
As S.A. membership grew, they were becoming
harder to control
S.A. leaders were demanding rewards for their
loyal service. They were angry that new Party
Members were receiving more recognition than they
were
The S.A. were good at breaking up opponents
political meetings, but they were not a
professional army.
Reason
16
If the S.A. were not brought under control Hitler
may lose the support of Hindenburg (the
President) and powerful conservatives
Ernst Rohm wanted to merge the regular German
Army with the S.A
The S.A. were becoming lawless by the early
1930s and were causing some Germans to turn
against the Nazis
Why should Hitlerpurge the Sturmabteilung(S.A)
As S.A. membership grew, they were becoming
harder to control
S.A. leaders were demanding rewards for their
loyal service. They were angry that new Party
Members were receiving more recognition than they
were
The S.A. were good at breaking up opponents
political meetings, but they were not a
professional army.
Reason
17
If the S.A. were not brought under control Hitler
may lose the support of Hindenburg (the
President) and powerful conservatives
The German Army was well organised and trained
and possessed the weapons necessary to wage large
scale war
Ernst Rohm wanted to merge the regular German
Army with the S.A
The S.A. were becoming lawless by the early
1930s and were causing some Germans to turn
against the Nazis
Why should Hitlerpurge the Sturmabteilung(S.A)
As S.A. membership grew, they were becoming
harder to control
S.A. leaders were demanding rewards for their
loyal service. They were angry that new Party
Members were receiving more recognition than they
were
The S.A. were good at breaking up opponents
political meetings, but they were not a
professional army.
Reason
18
If the S.A. were not brought under control Hitler
may lose the support of Hindenburg (the
President) and powerful conservatives
The German Army was well organised and trained
and possessed the weapons necessary to wage large
scale war
Ernst Rohm wanted to merge the regular German
Army with the S.A
The S.A. were becoming lawless by the early
1930s and were causing some Germans to turn
against the Nazis
Why should Hitlerpurge the Sturmabteilung(S.A)
As S.A. membership grew, they were becoming
harder to control
S.A. leaders were demanding rewards for their
loyal service. They were angry that new Party
Members were receiving more recognition than they
were
If Hitler supported the German Army he would gain
the support of large businesses
The S.A. were good at breaking up opponents
political meetings, but they were not a
professional army.
Reason
19
If the S.A. were not brought under control Hitler
may lose the support of Hindenburg (the
President) and powerful conservatives
The German Army was well organised and trained
and possessed the weapons necessary to wage large
scale war
Ernst Rohm wanted to merge the regular German
Army with the S.A
The S.A. were becoming lawless by the early
1930s and were causing some Germans to turn
against the Nazis
Why should Hitlerpurge the Sturmabteilung(S.A)
As S.A. membership grew, they were becoming
harder to control
Many Generals and leading Nazis distrusted and
feared Ernst Rohm
S.A. leaders were demanding rewards for their
loyal service. They were angry that new Party
Members were receiving more recognition than they
were
If Hitler supported the German Army he would gain
the support of large businesses
The S.A. were good at breaking up opponents
political meetings, but they were not a
professional army.
Reason
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If the S.A. were not brought under control Hitler
may lose the support of Hindenburg (the
President) and powerful conservatives
The German Army was well organised and trained
and possessed the weapons necessary to wage large
scale war
Ernst Rohm wanted to merge the regular German
Army with the S.A
The S.A. were becoming lawless by the early
1930s and were causing some Germans to turn
against the Nazis
Why should Hitlerpurge the Sturmabteilung(S.A)
Ernst Rohm was a potential rival to Hitler
As S.A. membership grew, they were becoming
harder to control
Many Generals and leading Nazis distrusted and
feared Ernst Rohm
S.A. leaders were demanding rewards for their
loyal service. They were angry that new Party
Members were receiving more recognition than they
were
If Hitler supported the German Army he would gain
the support of large businesses
The S.A. were good at breaking up opponents
political meetings, but they were not a
professional army.
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What was the S.S.?
Fact
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The S.S. first came into existence in 1925
What was the S.S.?
Fact
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S.S. stands for Shutzstaffel or Protection
Squad.
The S.S. first came into existence in 1925
What was the S.S.?
Fact
24
S.S. stands for Shutzstaffel or Protection
Squad.
The S.S. first came into existence in 1925
What was the S.S.?
Fact
25
S.S. stands for Shutzstaffel or Protection
Squad.
Originally the S.S. had been created to protect
Hitler and Nazi leaders
The S.S. first came into existence in 1925
What was the S.S.?
Fact
26
S.S. stands for Shutzstaffel or Protection
Squad.
Originally the S.S. had been created to protect
Hitler and Nazi leaders
The S.S. first came into existence in 1925
The S.S. were meant to be an elite force. The
S.S. had to be physically strong and racially
pure.
What was the S.S.?
Fact
27
S.S. stands for Shutzstaffel or Protection
Squad.
Originally the S.S. had been created to protect
Hitler and Nazi leaders
The S.S. first came into existence in 1925
The S.S. were meant to be an elite force. The
S.S. had to be physically strong and racially
pure.
Members of the S.S. wore black uniforms as
opposed to the brown uniforms of the S.A.
What was the S.S.?
Fact
28
S.S. stands for Shutzstaffel or Protection
Squad.
Originally the S.S. had been created to protect
Hitler and Nazi leaders
The S.S. first came into existence in 1925
The S.S. were meant to be an elite force. The
S.S. had to be physically strong and racially
pure.
Members of the S.S. wore black uniforms as
opposed to the brown uniforms of the S.A.
What was the S.S.?
The Head of the S.S. was Heinrich Himmler
Fact
29
S.S. stands for Shutzstaffel or Protection
Squad.
Originally the S.S. had been created to protect
Hitler and Nazi leaders
The S.S. first came into existence in 1925
The S.S. were meant to be an elite force. The
S.S. had to be physically strong and racially
pure.
Members of the S.S. wore black uniforms as
opposed to the brown uniforms of the S.A.
What was the S.S.?
The Head of the S.S. was Heinrich Himmler
The S.S. struck fear into the German population
and could, after 1933, arrest people without
trial.
Fact
30
S.S. stands for Shutzstaffel or Protection
Squad.
Originally the S.S. had been created to protect
Hitler and Nazi leaders
The S.S. first came into existence in 1925
The S.S. were meant to be an elite force. The
S.S. had to be physically strong and racially
pure.
Members of the S.S. wore black uniforms as
opposed to the brown uniforms of the S.A.
What was the S.S.?
The Head of the S.S. was Heinrich Himmler
The S.S. struck fear into the German population
and could, after 1933, arrest people without
trial.
In 1934 the S.S. helped Hitler to crush the power
of the S.A. during the Night of the Long Knives
Fact
31
S.S. stands for Shutzstaffel or Protection
Squad.
Originally the S.S. had been created to protect
Hitler and Nazi leaders
The S.S. first came into existence in 1925
The S.S. were meant to be an elite force. The
S.S. had to be physically strong and racially
pure.
Members of the S.S. wore black uniforms as
opposed to the brown uniforms of the S.A.
What was the S.S.?
The Head of the S.S. was Heinrich Himmler
The S.S. struck fear into the German population
and could, after 1933, arrest people without
trial.
In 1934 the S.S. helped Hitler to crush the power
of the S.A. during the Night of the Long Knives
After 1934 the S.S. was split into three
sections 1) Responsible for security 2) units in
the armed forces 3) Control of the concentration
camps
Fact
32
S.S. stands for Shutzstaffel or Protection
Squad.
Originally the S.S. had been created to protect
Hitler and Nazi leaders
The S.S. first came into existence in 1925
The S.S. were meant to be an elite force. The
S.S. had to be physically strong and racially
pure.
Members of the S.S. wore black uniforms as
opposed to the brown uniforms of the S.A.
What was the S.S.?
The Head of the S.S. was Heinrich Himmler
The S.S. struck fear into the German population
and could, after 1933, arrest people without
trial.
In 1934 the S.S. helped Hitler to crush the power
of the S.A. during the Night of the Long Knives
After 1934 the S.S. was split into three
sections 1) Responsible for security 2) units in
the armed forces 3) Control of the concentration
camps
The S.S. were ruthless and fiercely loyal to
Hitler
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Take a few minutes to study David Lows cartoon
of 1934
From the London Evening Standardwith permission
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Who are shown in the centre of the cartoon? How
have they been portrayed?
Cartoon from the London Evening Standard with
permission
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Can you explain the cartoon captionThey Salute
with Both Hands Now? What is the joke?
Cartoon from the London Evening Standard with
permission
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Describe the appearance of Hitler, Goebbels and
Goering. What point is Low, the cartoonist,
trying to make?
Cartoon from the London Evening Standard with
permission
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What is written upon Hitlers armband? (Click on
Hitler to enlarge) What do you think is meant by
this?
Cartoon from the London Evening Standard with
permission
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What is written upon Hitlers armband? What do
you think is meant by this?
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What has been discarded on the floor? (Click on
the message to enlarge) What do you think is
meant by this?
Cartoon from the London Evening Standard with
permission
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What has been discarded on the floor? What do you
think is meant by this?
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What has happened to the people in the
foreground? According to the cartoonist who seems
most likely to be responsible for this action?
Give evidence.
Cartoon from the London Evening Standard with
permission
42
Who are the people surrounding the scene? Why is
their presence so significant?
Cartoon from the London Evening Standard with
permission
43
Overall, what is the meaning of the cartoon? How
useful is the cartoon in helping us to understand
the events that occurred during The Night of the
Long Knives?
Cartoon from the London Evening Standard with
permission
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So what have I learnt about the S.A.? (Some
information has been added for you)
The S.A. was led by one of Hitlers earliest
supporters Ernst Rohm
The S.A. had supported Hitler and the Nazis by
putting up posters, handing out leaflets and
intimidating political opponents throughout the
1920s and early 1930s.
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So what have I learnt about the reasons for
theNight of the Long Knives? (Some information
has been added for you)
The S.A. were becoming lawless by the early
1930s and were causing some Germans to turn
against the Nazis
If the S.A. were not brought under control Hitler
may lose the support of Hindenburg (the
President) and powerful conservatives
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So what have I learnt about the consequences of
theNight of the Long Knives?(Some information
has been added for you)
Hitlers popularity soared within the Party and
amongst the German population
At least 83, (but more likely over 200) people
were killed
Ernst Rohm, potential rival to Hitler and leader
of the S.A. was shot dead