Part 2 - Section 3 Flashcards
Why did hitler plan another election for 5 march 1933?
So he could get a large majority and pass laws
What happened on 27 February 1933?
The reichstag burned down
Who did hitler claim was respond for this event?
Stated it was a communist plot to take over the country
What did he persuade Hindenburg to pass on 28 February?
Pass the ‘protection law’ which enabled hitler to deal with Germanys problems
How did hitler and the nazis do on 5 march reichstag elections?
They got their highest vote count but not enough for hitler
What powers what the enabling act give hitler?
To make laws without passing it through the reichstag
How did hitler get this act passed on 23 march 1933?
He steered up a fear of communism which persuaded the centre party to join with the nazis.
As soon as hitler came to power how did he begin to use his new powers?
Banned trade unions and opened concentration camp for political opposition
What did hitler do on 14 July 1933?
Banned all political parties
What had Germany now become?
One party state
What happened on 2 may 1933?
Hitler banned all trade unions
What was the impact of this on workers?
Workers now had no way to complain
How had the SA been an asset to hitler in the beginning?
Guarded him and beat up political opposition
What did their leader Rohm want and why did this alarm hitler and the army leaders?
He wanted to merge the SA with the army
What happened on 30 June 1934?
Hitler and the SS stormed a hotel where Rohm and SA were sleeping and executed them
