COLLAPSE OF DEMOCRACY - Rise of Hitler + the Nazi's Flashcards
What parties made gains in 1930 elections?
September 1930 elections both Communists (KPD) and Nazi’s (NSDAP) made gains
What boosted Nazi electoral support?
SA + its attacks on political opponents
Were KPD and NSDAP in gov?
not in gov, but had significant force on the Reichstag
Who ran for President in ….?
April 1932
Hitler + Hindenburg (84 years old)
Why did Hindenburg run for President in his old age?
Wanted to keep Hitler out, as it was feared he would stand
Who won 1932 Presidential elections?
Hindenburg won with 19.4 million votes
vs. Hitler had 13.4 million votes
Why did von Papen become Chancellor?
Friend of Hindenburg
von Papen = success?
no, unable to get signif support from Reichstag
so
Hin had to rule by decree
After 1932 elections which party had the most seats in the Reichstag?
Nazi Party, so traditionally head of that party would be chancellor
Who did Hin pick to be chancellor after 1932 elections?
von Schleicher (old army friend)
What position did Hin offer Hitler?
Position in cabinet but Hitler refused and said he would only take the post of Chancellor
- new elections called (Nazi’s still biggest party)
von Schleicher = success?
no, Hin still had to govern by decree as only way to control the Reichstag
What did von Papen suggest to satisfy Hitler?
Hitler made chanclleor + von Papen made vice-chancellor
so that Hin + Papen could control Hitler
+ Hitler could control the Reichstag
What day was Hitler appointed Chancellor by Hindenburg?
30 January 1933
When did Hitler become dictator of Germany
August 1934
