Germany: 1933-1934 Flashcards
When was the censorship law passed
Feb 1933
What is censorshop
Forbade newspapers and any public meeting criticising Hitler
Who was Herman Göring
He was Minister without Portfolio + Minister of the Interior in Prussia
When did the Reichstag fire happen
27th Feb 1933
Who was caught at the scene of the Reichstag fire
Marinis Van Der Lubbe, a dutch communist
What is the Law for the Protection of People + State
This gave Hitler 12 years where he could suspend the civil rights of citizens
What is the Enabling Act
This Law allowed Hitler to rule Germany without needing to consent the Reichstag
What is Glecihschaltung
It means coordination and allowed Nazi to control every aspect of German life
What did the Nazi do during Glecihschaltung
All state parliaments were closed and replaced with Nazi majorities
Jews+ other enemies were removed from jobs in the legal system and civil service
All trade unions were closed and replaced with the DAF (German Labour Front)
When did the Night Of The Long Knives happen
30th June 1934
What did Rohm believe once the Nazi’s took over Germany
A second revolution where the SA would replace the army
Who was Ernst Rohm not trusted by
Herman Göring + Heinrich Himmler because they believed Rohm had too much power
What happened during the Night Of The Long Knives
Anyone Hitler believed to be a threat was killed.
First was Rohm other included Gustar Van Kahr (he opposed Hitler in the Munich Putch) and Von Schleicher
When did President Hindenburg die
2nd August 1934
What was the Enabling Act
It was a law that allowed Hitler 4 years to pass any law without needing to consult the Reichstag
