How did the weaknesses of Weimar help Hitler come to power? Flashcards
How many parties were in coalition by 1930?
Four
Who left the coalition in March 1930?
Socialists (largest)
What did the Socialists cause the coalition to lose?
A majority
Who couldn’t pass laws?
Chancellor Bruning
What does President Hindenburg have to use?
Rule by decree
When did Bruning resign?
1932
Who replaced Bruning?
Von Papen
What was held in July 1932?
An election
What still isn’t gained in the election?
A majority
Which party becomes the largest?
Nazi
What happened in November of 1932?
Another election, no majority
Who resigns?
Von Papen
Who replaces Von Papen?
Von Schleicher
What does Von Schleicher want to introduce?
Querfront
What does Querfront mean?
Cross front
What would a Quefront mean for the parties?
bring all parties together, all work together
Who dislikes Von Schleicher?
Von Papen
Who does Von Papen plot with?
Hitler
Who doesnt trust Hitler?
President Hindenburg
Who tells Hindenburg to make Hitler chancellor?
Von Papen
What convinces Hindenburg?
VP said they’d use Hitler like a puppet
What date does Hitler become chancellor?
January 30th 1933
