Hitler's rise to power as a dictator Flashcards
When does Bruning become chancellor?
May 1932
When did the Nazis win 230 seats in the Reichstag?
July 1932
When did Von Papen quit as chancellor?
November 1932
When was Schelicher sacked?
December 1932
When did Hitler become chancellor?
January 1933
How did rising support for the Communists help the Nazi Party?
The Middle Classes in Germany gradually began to support the Nazis as they were seen as the most likely alternative to a Communist takeover
When was the Reichstag Fire?
February 1933. It was blamed on a Communist, Marinus Van der Lubbe.
What happened to the Communists because of the fire?
Due to Article 48 (emergency) they were banned from campaigning. People began to vote for the Nazis in even bigger numbers due to increased fear of Communism.
What did the Enabling Act do?
It gave Hitler the power to pass laws in the Reichstag by himself for four years
What things did Hitler do to gradually end Democracy?
Banned Trade Unions
Banned Political Parties
Set up a Show Court (People’s Court)
When was the Night of the Long Knives?
June 1934
What was the importance of the Night of the Long Knives in helping Hitler set up a Totalitarian State?
It got rid of a rival within the Nazi Party (Ernst Rohm).
It allowed Hitler to remove the SA and make the SS more important.
It led to the whole German army taking an oath of loyalty to Hitler, which meant he had total control over all the military power of the country.
