Hitlers Rise To Power Flashcards
What happened in October 1929 that plunged the USA into economic depression?
Wall street crash
How did the wall street crash affect germany?
USA called its loans to Germany causing massive economic difficulties for the Weimar Republic this led to many Germans losing faith in the Weimar Republic
What did Hitler use to increase support for the Nazi party?
Propaganda techniques
How did Hitler appeal to the middle class and business people?
They feared communism so needed an alternative
Hitler appealed to the working classes?
Promised jobs
Who did Hitler also target for support?
Women,the young and farmers
What Happened in May 1932?
Nazis increased their share of the vote but did not have enough seats to take power.
In further elections in july and november what happened?
Nazis gained more seats but still not enough for majority
What happened in January 1933?
Von Papen and Hindenburg invited Hitler to become chancellor on the basis that they believe they could keep him in check
When did the Reichstag fire happen?
February 1933
What did the Reichstag fire invoke and what did he use it for?
Decree for the protection of the people and the state which Are used to imprison political opponents and ban opposition newspapers
What did Hitler win at the march 1933 election and what did this allow him to do?
He won a majority in the reichstag which meant he could change the Constitution
What act was passed in 1933 and what did this allow him to do?
Enabling act which allowed Hitler to pass laws without consulting the reichstag and it also helped him to silence opposition
What happened on the 29th - 30th june 1934 and what did it do to help him?
Decided to rid himself of the threat of Rohm and this is known as the light night of Long knives and helped Hitler win the support of the army
What happened as a result of the night of long knives?
SA leaders were killed von Papen staff were arrested and his home surrounded von slasher was also killed
