Hitler's rise through the Reichstag Flashcards
Who was Brüning?
A Christian Trade Union official who was chancellor from 1930-32 (ruled by presidential decree).
Who was Kurt von Schleicher?
An army General and last chancellor of the Weimar government.
When and by whom was the SA first banned?
Brüning banned the Nazi SA on 13th April 1932.
How did the SA manage to stay in action?
Kurt von Schleicher persuaded Hindenburg not to support the ban as they helped counter the communist threat (without presidential backing Brüning could do nothing).
In which election did the Nazis manage to gain the most seats yet?
July 1932.
How many seats were won by the Nazis in the July 1932 elections?
230.
Why was Hitler disappointed with the November 1932 elections?
The number of seats fell a little from the July 1932 elections.
How did von Schleicher get into power?
Von Papen was wanting to make big changes to the Constitution to make it easier for him to rule Germany - Schleicher persuaded Hindenburg that this was a bad move and instead said that he should be elected.
What did von Schleicher plan to do to return to power?
Use the popularity of the Nazi party but control the amount of power that they had.
When did von Papen ‘buy’ the support of Hitler?
4 January 1933.
What did von Papen offer Hitler?
Chancellorship and one other government job for a Nazi.
Why did Hitler agree with von Papen’s offer?
Because he was alarmed by the fall in seats in the November 1932 elections.
Why was von Schleicher sacked by Hindenburg?
He didn’t run the government well.
What date did Hitler become chancellor on?
30 January 1933.
