Collapse of democracy 😵💫 Flashcards
May 1928 election results?
Muller’s Grand Coalition received majority
How long did Muller’s Coalition last?
2 years (1928-1930)
Problems that Muller had to face?
Wall Street Crash, budget, National Opposition
Who succeeded Muller?
Chancellor Bruning
Bruning’s nickname?
‘Hunger Chancellor’
What does Bruning do about the budget?
Taxes the rich AND reduces public spending, Reichstag blocked it
What caused Bruning’s downfall?
Proposed breaking up bankrupt Prussian estates and didn’t support Hindenburg in the re-election, fired in 1932
Who replaced Bruning?
Von Papen
How long did Papen act as Chancellor?
May - December 1932
What was Von Papen’s background?
From old money, married new money, monarchist, general in WW1
Why does Von Papen fail?
Elections backfire and Nazis get more votes as Hitler is demanding to be Chancellor, has a vote of no confidence from the Reichstag, lifts ban on SA loses control
How many seats does the NSDAP have in 1932?
230 seats!!
Who replaced Von Papen as Chancellor?
Kurt von Schleicher
Who did Schleicher try to convince to join his coalition?
NSDAP, Hitler refused
Who did Schleicher turn to after rejection from NSDAP?
Trade unions, he cancelled wage cuts and reduced unemployment
