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2. The Backstairs Intrigue Flashcards

1
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How was Hitler seen in politics in 1932?

A

Inexperienced
East to manipulate
Thuggish

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What party won enough votes in 1932 to become the largest party in the Reichstag?

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Nazi Party

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Who’s government was in power between March 1932 and May 1932?

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Brüning’s government

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How was Brüning’s government in charge between March 1932 and May 1932 despite not having a majority?

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Chosen by Hindenburg

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What was Brüning’s economic policy during his government from March 1932 to May 1932?

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Reduce government expenditure

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How did Brüning go about reducing government expenditure during his government from March 1932 to May 1932?

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Cut welfare benefits, reduced civil service and cut wages

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Who withdraw their support for Brüning during Brüning’s government?

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Schliecher

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Why did Schleicher withdraw his support for Brüning during his government from March 1932 to May 1932?

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Because his measures deepened the depression, drawing more support for KPD and Nazi Party

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9
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What did Brüning impose a ban on during his government from March 1932 to May 1932?

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The SA

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Why was Schleicher concerned with Brüning’s ban of the SA during his government from March 1932 to May 1932?

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Because he was concerned that it would bring about a Nazi uprising

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11
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Hitler refused to join a coalition government unless what?

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Unless he was appointed Chancellor

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12
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On what clause did Hitler agree not to oppose a new government during Brüning’s government from March 1932 to May 1932?

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If SA ban was uplifted and another Reichstag election was conducted

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13
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Who did Hindenburg appoint as Brüning’s successor?

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Von Papen

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14
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Who was in government between May 1932 and June 1932?

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Von Papen

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Why was Papen’s cabinet nicknamed ‘cabinet of barons’ between May 1932 and June 1932?

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Because it was filled with non-members of the Reichstag

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How did Von Papen’s nicknamed ‘cabinet of barons’ between May 1932 and June 1932 increase Hitler’s popularity?

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Made Hitler come across as a ‘normal man’ and ‘one of the people’ instead of an elitist

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17
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What did Von Papen believe to be the greatest threat to Germany during his government between May 1932 and June 1932?

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A Communist uprising

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18
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What did Von Papen see the Nazis as during his government between May 1932 and June 1932?

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Useful allies

19
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What did Von Papen do in June 1932?

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Lifted the SA ban which resulted in new wave of street violence

20
Q

Who received majority in July 1932 election? What percentage?

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Nazis at 37.3%

21
Q

How did the Nazis succeed at gaining lots of voters leading up to the July 1932 election?

A

They had attracted large numbers of m/c voters and unemployed people

22
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What did the Nazis receiving a majority in the July 1932 election do for Hitler’s position in dealings with Papen and Schleicher?

A

Made his position stronger

23
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What did Papen invite Hitler to do following the July 1932 election?

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Invited Hitler to join his government but Hitler refused

24
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What vote was conducted following the July 1932 election?

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A vote of no confidence in Papen’s government

25
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What did the vote of confidence in Papen’s government force Papen to do?

A

Ask Hindenburg to dissolve Reichstag and call new election in November

26
Q

Who received majority in November 1932 election? What percentage?

A

Nazis with 33.1%

27
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What explains why Nazis lost supported in November 1932 election?

A

Many people went back to their original parties of choice as they were no longer filled with rage to turn to extreme parties

28
Q

How many voters did the Nazis lose in the November 1932 election?

A

2 million

29
Q

What party made significant gains during the November 1932 election?

A

Communist Party

30
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What did Papen consider doing following the November 1932 election?

A

Considered banning Nazis and Communists and using army to enforce authoritarian government style

31
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Why was Papen forced to resign following the November 1932 election?

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Because of a lack of army support of his considerations to ban the Nazis and Communists

32
Q

Who’s government was in power between December 1932 and July 1933?

A

Schleicher’s government

33
Q

Why was Schliecher reluctant to be chancellor?

A

Because he preferred influencing from behind the scenes

34
Q

What did Schliecher believe his best chance of success was in during his government between December 1932 and July 1933?

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Was in persuading Nazis to join a coalition led by him

35
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What did Schleicher try to do to undermine and sideline Hitler during his government between December 1932 and July 1933?

A

Tried to negotiate with other Nazis

36
Q

What did Schliecher do as a result of his failure to win Nazi support for his government between December 1932 and July 1933?

A

He tried to adopt left wing policies

37
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What did Schleicher ask Hindenburg to do following his failure to win Nazi support during his government between December 1932 and July 1933?

A

Asked Hindenburg to suspend the coalition, dissolve the Reichstag and give him dictatorial power

38
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What did Hindenburg do in response to Schliecher’s request of receiving dictatorial powers during Schleicher’s government between December 1932 and July 1933?

A

Hindenburg refused to Schleicher resigned

39
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What did talks between Hitler, Papen and Hindenburg’s inner circle result in following Schleicher’s resignation?

A

Led to conclusion that Hitler would form a coalition government with himself as Chancellor

40
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What did Hindenburg and Papen believe about Hitler?

A

Believed he would be east to control

41
Q

Members of Hindenburg’s inner circle

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Schleicher
Oskar von Hindenburg
Dr Otto Meissner

42
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How did Schliecher lead to rise of Nazis to power?

A

Persuaded Hindenburg to withdraw support from Brüning
Involved in Papen’s downfall

43
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What did Dr Otto Meissner try to do?

A

Tried to prevent Hitler from becoming Chancellor

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