Hitler Takes Politcal Control Of Germany 1933-34 Flashcards
What is consolidation
Hitler and the Nazi’s taking over Germany in 1933-1934.
When was the reichstag fire?
February 1933
What happened at the reichstag fire?
Germany parliament building burnt by the Dutch communist Marinus Van der Lubbe.
What is the law for the protection of state and protection mean?
A law created that gave hitler emergency power. Hitler used this power to target the communists. This allowed the Nazis to build Dachau ( The first concentration camp ).
What does internment mean?
Sending people to a concentration camp without trial.
When did Hitler become chancellor of Germany?
30th of January 1933
What problems Hitler still face after he was elected as chancellor?
- Many of the people who had supported Hitler in his appointment in chancellor, only did so because they thought he would be controlled.
- Hindenburg was still president and had the power to remove Hitler.
- Nazi support had begun to decline.
Who was president when Hitler was elected Chancellor?
Von Hindenburg
The nazi party was the largest party in the reichstag, however what did they not have?
An overall majority
When did the Reichstag burn down?
On February 27th 1933
Who burned down the Reichstag building?
Marinus van der Lubbe
Who was Marinus van der Lubbe?
He was a Dutch communist who burned down the Reichstag
Who did Hitler blame for the Reichstag burning down?
The communists
What law was passed that gave Hitler emergency power over Germany after the Reichstag fire?
Decree for the protection of people and state
What did the Decree of the Protection of People and State allow Hitler to do?
It gave Hitler the power to imprison and arrest anyone who was suspected of plotting against the government without any trial.
When was the Decree for the Protection of People and State passed?
28th of February 1933
Despite the negative publicity received by the communists and the new decree, what happened to the Nazi Party in the March 5th elections?
The Nazi party failed to receive an overall majority of the vote.
Why did Hitler want to change the constitution?
So he could make laws without having to have the approval of the Reichstag.
If Hitler wanted to change the constitution he would need what in the Reichstag?
He would need a 2/3 majority
If Hitler had the majority in the Reichstag what act would he be able to pass, and what would this act do?
Hitler would be able to pass an Enabling act allowing him by pass the Reichstag and make laws on his own.
How did Hitler gain the support of the National party and the catholic centre party.
Hitler got their support through the use of threats and intimidation.
When was the enabling act passed?
The 24th of March 1933
As a result of the enabling act being passed, what would the mean for Germany?
It would mean the democracy was now dead in Germany.
What did Gleichschaltung mean for Germany?
It meant that all aspects of German life was to fit with the Nazi ideals.
