Political and governmental change Flashcards
When was Hitler appointed Chancellor of the WR?
1933.
How did the burning down of the Reichstag in 1933 help Hitler to increase his control in Germany?
- The Nazis got the credit for catching the supposed communist.
- The Nazis were able to stir up anti communist propaganda.
- German industrialists contributed generously to the Nazi cause.
What did Hitler do following the March 1933 election?
Hitler banned the communists from taking their seats.
What did Hitler persuade Hindenburg to do in 1933, following the burning down of Reichstag?
-Persuaded him to declare a state of emergency, giving Hitler control of the police and ability to rule by decree.
What were the results of the March 1933 election?
Nazis won 288 seats in the Reichstag. The support of DNVP and the abolition of KPD gave the Nazis a majority.
What was the Enabling Act?
A new law which gave Hitler total power to rule by decree, for four years. Parliament voted itself out of office, allowed Hitler to be a dictator.
When was the Enabling Act passed?
1933.
When were the Trade Unions abolished?
1933.
What happened when Trade Unions were abolished in 1933?
Trade Union offices were occupied, funds were seized and leaders were sent to concentration camps. All Unions merged to one organisation, the DAF
When did Hitler abolish all political parties except the Nazis?
1933.
When was the night of the long knives?
1934.
What was the night of long knives?
The violent arrest and execution of all political opponents by the SS and Gestapo, including the members of the SA.
When did Hindenburg die?
- Allowed Hitler to merge the position of Chancellor and President.
When did the German army swear an oath of loyalty to Hitler?
- Hitler was now Supreme commander of all armed forces.
