How did Hitler become Chancellor ?

Question 1

December 1930 How many Nazi seats in Reichstag ?

Answer 1

107 seats at the Reichstag elections

Question 2

March 1932 - Presidential elections round one ?

Answer 2

Hindenburg 49.6%

Question 3

April 1932 - Presidential elections round two ?

Answer 3

Hindenburg 53%, Hitler 37%

Question 4

May 1932 -

Answer 4

Hindenburg’s presidency did not bring stability. Chancellor Bruning tried to introduce reforms to improve things.

Question 5

May 1932 - Who becomes Chancellor after Bruning ?

Answer 5

Von Papen

Question 6

Why does Von Papen become Chancellor ?

Answer 6

Von Papen becomes Chancellor after Bruning’s failed reforms. Hindenburg hoped Von Papen would bring stability to the Reichstag. Von Papen was in the Catholic Centre Party.

Question 7

July 1932 - Nazi result at the Reichstag elections ?

Answer 7

Nazis won 230 seats / 608 and was now the largest party in the Reichstag. But did not have overall majority.

Question 8

Why did Hindenburg refuse to make Hitler Chancellor after he demanded ?

Answer 8

Hitler could not be trusted and was too arrogant.
Hindenburg did not like Hitler and was reluctant to appoint him.

Question 9

Why did Von Papen lose his post ?

Answer 9

He lost the Reichstag and was told to resign.