3.5 Events of 1932-33 - Hitler becomes Chancellor Flashcards
Who was re-elected in April 1932 as president?
Hindenburg
How many votes did Hitler get in the presidential elections of 1932?
13 million
In the Reichstag elections of 1932, how many seats did the Nazis get?
230 (37.4%)
Why was it a problem that Schleicher convincing Hindenburg to exclude the SPD from the cabinet?
Bruning had very little support and could not pass laws
What style of of government did Bruning favour?
Authoritarian - he was happy to use Article 48
In July 1930, what did the Reichstag ask for?
Article 48 to be withdrawn
What did Bruning do as a result of the Reichstag asking for the withdrawal of Article 48?
He closed the Reichstag and called for new elections
How many seats did the Nazis win in the 1930 elections?
107
What was Bruning’s nickname?
The Hunger Chancellor
Why was Bruning known as the Hunger Chancellor?
Because of his aggressive economic policies
What did Bruning try to use in July 1932?
A presidential decree to ban the SA and the SS
Who did Hindenburg replace Bruning with?
A coalition of army officers, rich landowners and industrialists
Who replaced Bruning eventually?
von Papen
What was the nickname for von Papen’s new cabinet?
The Cabinet of Barons
Why were von Papen’s new cabinet known as the Cabinet of Barons?
None of them were actually members of the Reichstag
