1) The Creation Of The Nazi Dictatorship 3: The Legal Revolution Flashcards
What did Papen say?
“In two months we’ll have pushed Hitler into a corner so hard he’ll be squeaking.”
What hadn’t president Hindenburg been prepared to do?
To support Hitler’s appointment as chancellor until satisfied that his power would remain limited.
How many other Nazis were allowed in the cabinet?
2
Who were the 2 Nazis in the cabinet?
Wilhelm Frick and Hermann Göring
What didn’t the Nazis have?
A majority in the Reichstag
What did the Nazis not having the majority in the Reichstag suggest?
That it would be difficult for the Nazis to introduce any dramatic legislation
What was the chancellor’s post dependent upon?
The whim of President Hindenburg, who openly resented Hitler.
When Hitler became Chancellor, what was he the leader of?
The largest political party in Germany
Why had the policy of ignoring Hitler not worked?
Because he was the leader of the largest political party in Germany
What had the Nazi Party now gained access to?
The resources of the State
What was Göring’s position?
Not only did he have a place in the cabinet, he was also Minister of the Interior in Prussia, with responsibility for the police
What was Hitler a master at?
Hitler was a masterly political tactician
What was Hitler determined to achieve?
Absolute power for himself whereas Papen was politically naïve.
What soon became clear?
That Papen’s ‘political puppet’ was far too clever to be strung along
