Nazis

Question 1

30th January 1933?

Answer 1

Hitler was appointed chancellor by President Hindenburg

Question 2

27th of February 1933?

Answer 2

Reichstag Fire
- Communists Accused for setting aflame to the German parliament building

Question 3

28th of February 1933?

Answer 3

The Reichstag Fire Decree was signed by President Hindenburg (Emergency Law)
- meant that secret police could arrest any without reason, proof or support of court
= led to the arrest of many Communists, Socialists and Trade Unionists

Question 4

5th of March 1933?

Answer 4

Election Day
- Nazis gained 43.5% of the vote
-However manipulated system by terrorising Nazi political Opposition
(KPD and SPD members arrested)
- Nazis formed a coalition with DNVP party= resulted in over 50% of seats in Reichstag

Question 5

20th March 1933?

Answer 5

Dachau Camp est. (The first ever Concentration Camp)
- To re-educate Nazi political opponents/ political prisoners
-Could hold up to 5,000
-Policed by SS guards

Question 6

21st March 1933?

Answer 6

Potsdam Day
‘Day of National Unity’ + Pride
- messages of Hitler and Hindenburgs alliance/unity

Question 7

24th March 1933?

Answer 7

Enabling Act
-Gave Hitler emergency powers to rule by decree, suspending the influence of the Reichstag
(made by Emergency Laws)
- passed by 444 votes vs 94 (all SPD members)
= Led to banning of KPD