Establishing a dictatorship, 1933-34 - The Enabling Act Flashcards
1
Q
When did Hitler and Hindenburg open the Reichstag together?
A
21 March 1933
2
Q
What did H + H opening the Reichstag together represent?
A
Hitler’s acceptance by the old members of government - Nazis = respectable
= continuation of earlier govs
- audience of Nazis and old members of gov
-Nazi swastika + old empire flags - army and SA formed the military guard
3
Q
When did the Reichstag pass the Law for the Removal of the Distress of the People and Reich (Enabling Act) ?
A
24 March 1933
4
Q
By how many votes did the Enabling Act pass?
A
444 to 84 (all of the SPD voted against it)
5
Q
What was the Enabling Act?
A
gave Hitler the right to pass laws without the Reichstag
6
Q
When was it renewed?
A
1937 + after that ignored bc H’s dictatorship was clearly established
