How Hitler became Chancellor in 1933 Flashcards
What were the 5 key events that lead to Hitler being appointed Chancellor?
- 1932- Chancellor Brüning is sacked
- July 1932 - Nazis gain most seats in Reichstag
- November 1932 - Another election where von Papen did not gain majority and Nazis lost seats but still biggest party
- New Chancellor von Schleicher lasted only a few months
- 30 January 1933 Hitler is made Chancellor
Why was Chancellor Brüning sacked?
Because between 1930-32, he FAILED TO SOLVE THE ECONOMIC CRISIS brought on by the Wall Street Crash
Who did Hindenburg make Chancellor following the 1932 July election?
Von Papen
How many seats did the Nazis gain in the 1932 July election?
230
Why did the Nazis not gain complete control after the 1932 July election?
Because they did NOT gain a MAJORITY (only the most seats out of all the parties)
Why was another election called in November 1932?
Von Papen called it to try to gain more seats for his party
BECAUSE he did not have the support of the Reichstag
Was von Papen able to gain more seats for his party in the November election of 1932?
No - he failed and he could still not get a majority
Why did Chancellor von Schleicher only last a few months?
Because he was weak and a poor leader (who did not like the democratic system)
Who persuaded Hindenburg to make Hitler Chancellor (and what happened to them)?
Von Papen persuaded Hindenburg to make Hitler Chancellor (and to make von Papen Vice Chancellor)
Why did von Papen persuaded Hindenburg to make Hitler Chancellor, and himself Vice Chancellor?
Because Hitler had the support of more of the Reichstag than him, so he though he could use Hitler as the face of is decisions so they would get support but actually von Papen would be in change
WAS von Papen able to control Hitler?
No.
Hitler and the Nazis were ____ ____ by just the kind of political ____ and ____ they so ____ .
Hitler and the Nazis were GRANTED POWER by just the kind of political DEALING and COMPROMISE they so DESPISED .
What did the granting of power to Hitler and the Nazis show about the Weimar Constitution?
That, although it was very democratic in THEORY, it actually made EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENT quite hard, especially in a time of CRISIS.
