How Hitler became chancellor 1932-33 Flashcards
What was the DNVP
the DNVP was the main conservative party of Weimar Germany. They won 21% of votes in 1924 election
The leader, Hugenberg owned Universum film so could control the media
What was the DNVP-Nazi alliance?
The DNVP traditional voter base is protestant Germans, who would likely vote for the Nazis in the 1932 elections
What events occurred in the Reichstag 1932
Nazis gained political power in the Reichstag
Hindenburg reelected as president
Chancellor Bruning resigned
Who did Chancellor Bruning pass his position to after retiring?
Von Papen
Who was the biggest party in the Reichstag in July 1932?
Nazis
Who was Von Papen replaced by as chancellor and what was the problem with this replacement?
Von Papen was replaced (failed to secure support) with Von Schleicher, who did not have the support of the Nazis or the people
How many and who were the different chancellors between April and December in 1932
Bruning, Von Papen, von Schleicher
What was von Papen and Hindenburg’s secret pact?
von Papen, Hindenburg and other powerful politicians decided that Hitler and his 196 Nazis should be used to create a political majority for the DNVP. They decided to make Hitler the chancellor, let him have a few nazis in his cabinet and make von Papen the new vice chancellor.
What were the aims of the von Papen and Hindenburg secret pact?
TO use Hitler as a puppet leader, controlling him and having public support because of his popularity.
Why did the secret pact plan not work out?
They underestimated Hitler’s popularity and ability to influence people and so was unable to be controlled by Papen and Hindenburg
When was Hitler made Chancellor?
January 1933
Religious makeup of German population 1933
Catholics: 20m
Protestant:40m
(Jews less than 1%)
Quotes from Von Papen, Hindeburg @ Schleicher
Von Papen: Hitler is “in my pocket”
Hindenburg: “it is my unpleasant duty to appoint Hitler Chancellor”
Von SchleicHER: NSDAP were “merely children
