Hitlers Road To Dictatorship Flashcards
Reichstag election ?
July 1932 won 230 seats
When washitler appointed chancellor
1933 Jan 30
Reichstag fire?
1933 Fev 27- Communist blamed for a fire
Enabling act
March 23 1933- allows chancellor to enable law without reichsttag
When was political opp declared illegal
1933 July 14
Krystallnacht?
1938
How many unemployment 1933?
6 million
What was the Reichstag Fire Decree
A decree that suspended civil liberties and allowed Hitler to arrest Communists and political opponents
What was the Night of the Long Knives (June 1934)?
Hitler ordered the murder of SA leaders, including Ernst Röhm, to gain the support of the German army.
What event allowed Hitler to combine the roles of Chancellor and President?
The death of President Hindenburg on August 2, 1934.
How did the Great Depression help the Nazi Party gain support?
The economic crisis caused massive unemployment and poverty, leading people to support extremist parties like the Nazis who promised jobs and national revival.
What was Hitler’s key message in his propaganda?
Hitler blamed the Treaty of Versailles, Jews, and Communists for Germany’s problems and promised to restore German pride and create jobs
What role did the SA (Stormtroopers) play in Hitler’s rise to power?
The SA intimidated political opponents, disrupted Communist meetings, and created fear and violence on the streets.
What happened in the July 1932 election?
The Nazis became the largest party in the Reichstag with 230 seats (37.4% of the vote).
Which famous German industrialist financially supported Hitler’s election campaigns?
Fritz Thyssen, a wealthy steel magnate, provided significant financial support to the Nazi Party.
Who was Alfred Hugenberg
A wealthy German businessman and media tycoon who owned a large newspaper empire and supported Hitler’s rise to power.
How did Alfred Hugenberg help Hitler with media control?
Hugenberg gave Hitler access to his vast network of newspapers and media outlets, allowing Nazi propaganda to spread across Germany
Why did Hugenberg support Hitler?
Hugenberg, a right-wing nationalist, believed he could use Hitler to destroy Communism and restore traditional German values.
