Papen As Chancellor

Question 1

What did the appointment of Papen show?

Answer 1

Breakdown of democracy- he could only ever rule by decree

Question 2

How was papen supportive of Hitler?

Answer 2

Lifted ban on the SA
Limited the communist press
Called new elections in July

Question 3

Nazi % vote in July 1932 elections

Answer 3

37.3%, largest party in the reichstag by far

Question 4

Nazi % vote in November 1932 election

Answer 4

33.1%, a 4% decrease from July

Question 5

Reasons for Nazis losing votes in November 1932

Answer 5

Loss of middle class support
Improvement in economic situation
Nazi’s were exhausted after three campaigns in quick succession