Consolidation of Power Flashcards
Why was Hitler’s power not solidified after he became chancellor?
The Nazi Nationalist Alliance didn’t have the majority of seats in the Reichstag
When did the Reichstag Fire take place?
27th Feb 1933
Who was blamed for the Reichstag fire?
A Dutch communist named Marinas Van Der Lubbe
What were Hitler’s advantages from the Reichstag Fire?
Hitler was able to argue communists planned a rebellion
Persuaded Hindenburg to pass the “Decree for the Protection of the People and the State”
Gave Hitler the power to restrict freedom of speech
How many seats did the Nazi receive in the 1933 election?
Won 288 seats which wasn’t the majority so the Enabling Act couldn’t be passed
What was the Enabling Act to the Third Reich
The Enabling Act was the “foundation stone” to the Third Reich and it established Hitler’s dictatorship
What was the importance of the Enabling Act?
Enabled Germany to become a dictatorship
Enabled Gleichschaltung where Hitler wanted to control all living aspects of life in Germany
Kpd and Spd banned and this avoided political opposition
What were the organisations that were removed which enabled Gleichschaltung?
Trade Unions banned and replaced by DAF which banned strikes and decided wages
SPD’s properties were seized and this made the last remaining political parties disband
The Law Against the Formation of Parties made the Nazis the only legal political party in Germany
When were Trade unions banned?
2nd of May 1933
When was the Social Democratic Party siezed?
10th May 1933
When was the Law Against the Formation of Parties passed?
14th July 1933
When did the Night of Long Knives take place?
30th June 1934
Describe the Night of Long Knives
Hitler orders SA and leader Ernst Rohm to be killed along with previous German Chancellor von Schleicher and Gregor Strassor
What were the Consequences of the Night of Long Knives?
It got rid of Political opponents such as the Sa
They gained the support of the army - Made them swear oath of loyalty to Hitler
Hindenburg died and Hitler replaced him - Combined roles of chancellor and president creating Fuhrer
When did the army swear and oath of loyalty to Hitler?
Aug 1934
