6) The Establishment of Hitler's Dictatorship (1933 - 1934)

Question 1

What was the Reichstag fire? When did it happen?

Answer 1

27th February 1933, the Reichstag in Berlin was burnt down.

Question 2

Why did the Reichstag fire help Hitler strengthen his power?

Answer 2

He blamed the communists so President Hindenburg gave emergency powers to him to help him solve Germany’s problems

Question 3

What was the Enabling Act? When did it happen?

Answer 3

Gave Hitler the power to overrule the Reichstag in April 1933

Question 4

How did Hitler use the Enabling Act to get rid of his opposition?

Answer 4

Banned Trade Unions
Banned opposing political parties
Killed

Question 5

What was the Night of Long Knives? When did it happen??

Answer 5

30th June 1934

Question 6

Why did the Night of Long Knives help Hitler strengthen his power?

Answer 6

Hitler killed all who he considered a rival to his claim to fame.
Rise of the SS

Question 7

What did Hitler do when President Hindenburg died?

Answer 7

He made himself President as well as Chancellor. He was now head of government and took the the title ‘Fuhrer’
He made the army swear an oath of loyalty to him so they would obey him and even risk their life for his.