Hitler's consolidation of Power- Eliminating enemies

Question 1

The threat of the SA- Who were the SA?
Who what classes made up SA?
Who led the SA?

Answer 1

Larger than German army – army saw SA as a threat.
Made up of middle + lower class men – represented ‘left wing’ of Nazis.
Led by Ernst Rohm.

Question 2

The night of the long knives- When was the night if the long knives?

Answer 2

30th June 1934

Question 3

The night of the long knives- When Hitler met with leadership what did he agree for the SA? 1934

Answer 3

Hitler agreed to deal w SA if armed forces supported Hitler

Question 4

The night of the long knives- In June what did Von Hindenburg threaten?

Answer 4

Declare martial law + hand gov to the army

Question 5

The night of the long knives- What date did Hitler give approval for actions against the governemnt?

Answer 5

21st June 1934

Question 6

The role of the SS- who headed up the elimination plan?

Answer 6

Goring & Himmler

Question 7

The elimination of Rohm and the Sa Leadership- What date did the SS troops take the SS leaders by surprise?

Answer 7

30th June 1934

Question 8

The elimination of Rohm and the Sa Leadership- What happened as a result of the SA take over 30th?

Answer 8

Coordinated activity Berlin + Munich officers arrested + shot.
Rohm + Schleicher executed.
Von Papen was placed under house arrest.
200+ people murdered.