Hitler's steps to becoming fuhrer 1933-1934

Question 1

When was the Reichstag fire?

Answer 1

1933

Question 2

In the general election in 1933 what per-cent of Germans voted for the Nazi party?

Answer 2

44%

Question 3

What is the enabling act?

Answer 3

This was an act which let Hitler have the power to create laws at any time.

Question 4

Who did Hitler convince to let him have the enabling act?

Answer 4

President Hindenburg

Question 5

What was banned in May 1933?

Answer 5

Trade Unions

Question 6

What was the only political party from July 1933 onwards?

Answer 6

The Nazi party

Question 7

Who was the leader of the SA

Answer 7

Ernest Rohm

Question 8

Who was leader of the SS

Answer 8

Heinrich Himmler

Question 9

During the night of the long knives which of the following groups was eliminated: SS, SA or Gestapo?

Answer 9

The SA

Question 10

How did Hindenburg die?

Answer 10

Natural causes, nothing to do with Hitler or the Nazis

Question 11

What did Hitler declare himself in August 1934?

Answer 11

The Fuhrer of Germany

Question 12

How had Hitler gained absolute power over Germany in little over a year?

Answer 12

Reichstag fire, enabling act, Hindenburg’s death, ban of political parties, night of the long knives.