How the Hitler became chancellor Flashcards
How did Bruning, the “hunger” Chancellor, weaken support for the Weimar Republic during the Depression?
He made mistakes that led to the support for extreme parties, like the Nazis, to grow
He increased taxes to pay for unemployment benefits. This reduced the amount of money in the country and added to food shortages and protest.
He increased taxes on rich Prussians, which increased support for the Nazis from big business and the upper classes. Hitler was fast becoming a more sensible option for Chancellor.
Why did von Papen and von Schleicher fail as Chancellors?
Von Papen was Chancellor from June-November 1932. He made a deal with Hitler and the Nazis to help him get support, in return he lifted the ban of the SA so the SA started being more violent on the streets. He also could not lead the Reichstag or make any strong decisions.
Von Schleicher could not control the Reichstag. He had no authority and resigned in December 1932.
What mistake did both men make about Hitler?
They underestimated him and thought they could control him once Hitler became Chancellor
Precisely, how did the increased support of the Nazis show in their number of seats in the Reichstag?
1930 - 107 seats
Nov 1932 - 230 seats
July 1932 - 196 seats
1933 - 288 seats
How did the Depression help Hitler become Chancellor in January 1933?
As unemployment rose more people voted for the Nazis.
This was because the Nazis promised a strong government who would make decisions and end the Depression.
The Nazis promised different groups in Germany different things. For example, workers were promised work and bread, Middle classes and big business were promised protection from the Communists taking control and economic stability.
How did the pressure of big business leads to Hindenburg appointing Hitler as Chancellor in January 1933?
German businessmen had lost a lot of money during the Depression as industrial production had dropped by 40%. They also had to repay loans to the banks. They had lost faith in the Weimar Republic, but feared the Communists taking control. They supported the Nazi party.
Businessmen and rich landowners put pressure on Hindenburg to appoint Hitler as Chancellor.
What did the increased representation of the Nazis in the Reichstag mean for Hitler becoming Chancellor?
Hindenburg could not ignore the Nazi party or Hitler’s claim to be Chancellor
