1 - hitler's admission to power in jan 1933

Question 1

When was von Papen appointed chancellor?

Answer 1

after July 1932 elections

Question 2

failures of von Papen

Answer 2

• ended ban on SA -> increase in street violence
• violence in Hamburg -> von Papen took over Prussian state government (couldn’t maintain order)
• destroyed idea of each state in Germany having power over certain aspects of government
• increased power to national government (centralisation of the state)
• wanted to dissolve Reichstag & hold fresh elections (failed as opposition held vote of no confidence)

Question 3

centralisation of the state

Answer 3

increased power to national government instead of each state in Germany having power over certain aspects of government

Question 4

vote of no confidence

Answer 4

a vote showing that a majority does not support the policy

Question 5

Why did the Nazis lose seats in the November 1932 elections?

Answer 5

• lacked funds for dynamic campaign
• involvement in transport strike in Berlin showed they were moving left (frightened many)

Question 6

How many votes did the Nazis lose in the November 1932 elections?

Answer 6

2 million

Question 7

When was von Scheicher appointed chancellor?

Answer 7

2nd December 1932

Question 8

failures of von Schleicher

Answer 8

• approached some Nazis to join government but Hitler blocked this
• tried to get support of SPD & trade unions through promising economic reforms (worried industrialists who now wanted Papen-Hitler coalition)

Question 9

‘backstairs intrigue’

Answer 9

• von Papen had talks with Hitler (using intermediaries)
• von Schleicher unable to gain majority -> Hitler’s position strengthened
• Hindenburg lost confidence in von Schleicher -> told von Papen to talk with Hitler (believed Nazis were declining & would be easier to control)

Question 10

Hitler’s demands

Answer 10

• position of chancellor
• positions of minister of the interior & minister for Prussia (for other Nazis)
  (- von Papen agreed as nationalists would be in 9 other positions in the Cabinet)

Question 11

When was Hitler appointed chancellor?

Answer 11

30th January 1933

Question 12

How many seats did Nazis have in the Cabinet at the time of Hitler’s appointment?

Answer 12

3 seats