life in nazi germany Flashcards
1
Q
what were the circumstances that allowed hitler to be voted into power?
A
Hyperinflation
• Weimar government
• A.J.P. Taylor quote ( The great depression put the wind in hitlers sails)
2
Q
how did hitler set about destroying the weimar republic?
A
- Reichstag fire
- The Enabling Act
- The Night of the Long Knives
- Death of President Hindenburg
- Oath of Loyalty
3
Q
why was hitler made chancellor?
A
they had no choice because the other two parties had failed to make a government
4
Q
what is hyperinflation?
A
hyperinflation is when money loses its value.
5
Q
how did hitler set about destroying the weimar republic?
A
he blamed the nazis for a fire that started at the weinstein republic