Depression - 'Backstairs Intrigue' Flashcards
1
Q
Name the three members of Hindenburg’s inner circle
A
- Kurt von Schleicher
- Oskar von Hindenburg
- Dr. Otto Meissner
2
Q
Duration of Schleicher’s chancellorship
A
December 1932-January 1933
3
Q
What was Schleicher’s plan to control Hitler?
A
Exploit division in party through Gregor Strasser
4
Q
Year Otto Strasser was purged from Nazi party
A
1930
5
Q
Year Otto Strasser was purged from Nazi party
A
1932
6
Q
Name Schleicher’s second plan to keep power
A
Gain support of Left/Trade Unions
7
Q
What did Schleicher ask Hindenburg to do?
A
Dissolve Reichstag & give Schleicher dictatorial powers
8
Q
Which party supported a Hitler-led coalition?
A
DNVP
9
Q
Who was involved in ‘Backstairs intrigue’?
A
- Oskar von Hindenburg
- Papen
- Hitler
10
Q
How was Hindenburg convinced to make Hitler Chancellor?
A
Convinced Hitler could be easily manipulated by Papen
11
Q
Date Hitler became Chancellor
A
30th January 1933
