Hitler as Chancellor

Question 1

Hitler’s weakness’s as Chancellor.

Answer 1

• Only 2 other Nazis in cabinet and they had no specific responsibility.
  -> 9 other members were non - Nazi, from conservative / nationalist backgrounds.
• Hitler’s coalition government didn’t have majority in the Reichstag.
• Chancellor’s post was dependant on whim of President Hindenburg -> he resented Hitler.

Question 2

Hitler’s strength’s as Chancellor.

Answer 2

• Hitler was determined to achieve absolute power for himself.
• Nazi party now had access to resources of the state.