Consolidation of Power Flashcards
How many Nazis were in the cabinet when Hitler first became chancellor?
2 out of a cabinet of 12
Why does Hitler call for a general election in March 1933?
In hopes he will gain a clear majority in the Reichstag
When was the Reichstag fire?
27th February 1933
How many deaths were there leading up to the March 1933 election?
70
Who was arrested and charged with setting fire to the Reichstag building?
Dutch communist, Marinus van der Lubbe
What did Hitler and Goebbels use the Reichstag fire to do?
Claim that the communists were about to stage a takeover
What was the ‘Decree for the Protection of People and State’, signed by Hindenberg?
- This suspended basic civil rights and allowed the Nazis to imprison large numbers of their political opponents
- All communist and socialist newspapers were banned
How many seats did the Nazi Party win in the March 1933 election?
288
Which party did the Nazis have to form a coalition with following the march 1933 election?
The National Party
When was the Enabling Act passed and what did this allow Hitler to do?
- 23 March 1933
- This gave Hitler and his government full powers for four years
- This marked the end of democracy and the Weimar Constitution in Germany
What was the Gleichschaltung?
A National Socialist state that controlled and monitored every aspect of German life
When were all trade unions banned and what was set up to replace them?
- 2 May 1933
- The Labour Front (Deutsche Arbeitsfront – DAF)
When did the first concentration camp opened and what was it called?
- March 1933
- Dachau
What did remaining political parties do?
Disbanded themselves voluntarily by early July
When was the Law Against the Formation of Parties was passed?
14th July 1933
What percentage of the vote did the Nazi party win in November 1933?
95.2%
How many ballot papers were spoilt in the November 1933 election?
3 million
What was the Night of the Long Knives?
A purging of Hitler’s political and military rivals
Why did Hitler see the SA as a threat?
They prevented him from gaining the army’s support
What did Rohm want to do with regards to the army?
Incorporate the army into the SA
Who led the SS?
Heinrich Himmler
What did Rohm want the government to do?
Have more interference in the running of the country to help ordinary people
What did Hitler fear from the SA?
Social revolution
Who was the Head of the Gestapo and what did he want to do?
Georing wanted to lead the armed forces and considered Rohm an opponent
When was the Night of the Long Knives?
30th June 1934
What happened during the Night of the Long Knives?
- The main leaders of the SA were shot by members of the SS
- Key individuals were also killed, such as von Schleicher and Gregor Strasser.
- About 400 people were murdered in the purge
What was a result f the Night of the Long Knives?
-Hitler managed to secure the support of the army
- The SA were relegated to a minor role
When did Hindenburg die?
August 1934
When did Hitler become Fuhrer?
End of August 1934
