1) The Creation Of The Nazi Dictatorship 5: The Reichstag Fire Flashcards
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Q
Who was arrested for the fire?
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The Dutch communist, Van der Lubbe
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Q
When was the Reichstag building set on fire?
A
27th of February 1933
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Q
What was beloeved by many?
A
It was believed by many that the incident was a Nazi plot to support the claims of a Communist coup and thereby justify Nazi repression
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Q
What happened on the next day on the 28th of February 1933?
A
Frick drew up the ‘Decree for the protection of the people and the state’
