Hitlers Consolidation Of Power Flashcards
What was the Reichstag fire?
During election campaign the Reichstag burnt down. Communist Marinus Van der Lubbe was found guilty.
When was the Reichstag fire?
February 27th 1933
How did the Reichstag fire help Hitler?
Hitler accused the communists of plotting against the Reichstag and got the, banned. This meant now the Nazis biggest opposition was gone it was easier for the, to get a majority
When was the enabling act?
March 1933
What was the enabling act?
It allowed Hitler to pass laws without the agreement of the Reichstag
How did Hitler get 2/3 of the Reichstag to agree to the enabling act?
Hitler got his SS to surround the Reichstag to intimidate people into voting for the act
How did Hitler use the enabling act?
Hitler got rid of all other political parties and Germany became a dictatorship
When was the night of the long knives?
June 1934
What was the Night of the long knives?
Hitler and the army wanted to get rid of the SA since Rohm was a threat to Hitler. The SS murded up to 400 SA including Rohm
When did Hindenburg die?
July 1934
What did Hitler become when Hinenburg die?
Der Fuher, he had total control
Who did Hitler put in charge of propaganda?
Joseph Goebbels
What was censored in Nazi Germany?
Radio, newspapers, film
Why was there censorship in Nazi Germany?
So only things promoting Nazi ideas could be published?
What was the 1936 Berlin olympics used for?
To suggest the superiority of the aryan race
