How did Hitler become Fuhrer? Controlling the army and the Night of the Long Knives?

Question 1

when was the night of the long knives

Answer 1

1934

Question 2

how did the oath of allegiance change after hindenbergs death

Answer 2

the old oath pledged allegiance to germany itself while the new oath pledges allegiance and obediance to Hitler

Question 3

why is the new oath so significant in increasing hitlers power

Answer 3

because the new oath states that whatever happens, the people will follow, obey and support hitler meaning he will always have support, even if the people dont agree with him.

Question 4

why did hitler decide to get the army to side with him instead of the SA

Answer 4

• people didnt like the SA as they saw them as violent street thugs that would fight in the streets
• Hitler didnt trust Rohm as he was beggining to be a little uncontrollable
• the army swore allegiance to him so he controlled it fully

Question 5

what happened during the night of the long knives

Answer 5

Hitler ordered the SS to assasinate and arrests of members of the SA ( rohm), political opponents , former chancellor kurt von schleischer, and von kahr

Question 6

consequences of the night of the long knives (3)

Answer 6

• it clearly showed hitlers willingness to eliminate anyone who posed agaisnt him
• SA were removed as a threat
• relationship between hitler and army was strengthened as his decision to side with army was rewarded by their support and ultimately their oath to hitler after Hindenbergs death

Question 7

what limitations did hitler have before the night of the long knives

Answer 7

-hindenberg was alive

• relied on support of army but wasn’t promised it
• the SA were continually unpredictable and unorganised
• scared some internal nazi members were planning to go against him

Question 8

how did the oath of allegiance change after hindenbergs death

Answer 8

the old oath pledged allegiance to germany itself while the new oath pledges allegiance and obediance to Hitler

Question 9

when did hindenberg die

Answer 9

1934

Question 10

how is the new oath beneficial to hitler

Answer 10

it means he will have support no matter what and people will need to be loyal to him even if its something they don’t agree with

Question 11

how did Hitler present himself through the night of the long knives

Answer 11

it established his control over Germany and showed his willingness to eliminate anyone who challenged his authority

Question 12

what happened once hindenberg died

Answer 12

Hitler declared himself jointly president, chancellor and head of the army.

Question 13

when did hitler become Furher

Answer 13

1934 august

Question 14

What was the extent of Hitler’s power by August 1934?

Answer 14

absolute power over Germany

Question 15

what type of state had he created by 1934

Answer 15

totalitarian state” with one party and one leader.

Question 16

Hitler also extended his power in other ways: ( once Furher) (4)

Answer 16

• Local government was reorganised – with Nazi Party officials put in charge of each area of Germany.
• Trade unions were abolished and their leaders arrested.
• A Concordat (agreement) was signed with the Pope, which allowed Hitler to increase his power in Germany without opposition from the Catholic
  Church, as long as he left the Church alone.
• People’s courts: Hitler set up the Nazi people’s courts where judges had to swear an oath of loyalty to the Nazis.