Events/Laws Flashcards
1
Q
When was the Wall Street Crash? What did it lead to?
A
1929, led to unemployment, business closing, more people turning towards extremist parties like the Nazis
2
Q
When the the Reichstag Fire? What did it lead to?
A
In 1933 the Reichstag Fire was burnt down, Hitler blamed the Communists and passed laws to arrest Communist leaders
3
Q
When was the Enabling Act passed? What did it allow Hitler to do?
A
March 1933, allowed him to make laws without consulting the Reichstag for four years
4
Q
What happened in May 1933?
A
Hitler removed trade unions and political opposition
