Political Intrigue Flashcards
What could Papen not do ?
Secure a majority in the Reichstag
What did Hitler still want ?
He was still demanding the role of chancellor
What did Papen suggest ?
The abolishment of the Weimar constitution however Kurt Von Schleicher, minister of defense, persuaded Hindenburg that if this happened there could be a civil war
What happened to Papen after Schleicher persuaded Hindenburg ?
Papen ( chancellor) lost Hindenburg’s (president) confidence and subsequently resigned
Who succeeded Papen after he resigns and what did he hope to do ?
Kurt Von Schleicher
He hoped to attain majority in the Reichstag by forming a Querfront where by he would bring together different strands of both left and right parties
What happened between Papen and Hitler after Von Schleicher became chancellor ?
Papen wanted to regain power and met with Hitler in early January 1933
They agreed to lead a Nazi Nationalist government
Papen would be vice chancellor
What were the army, major landowners and leaders of industry convinced that Papen and Hitler were doing ?
Saving Germany from Schleichers plans and a possible communist takeover
Who was Papen able to convince after meeting Hitler ?
President Hingenburg
A coalition government with Hitler as chancellor would save Germany and bring about stability
He believed he could control Hitler
When does Hitler become chancellor ?
30 January 1933 Adolf Hitler became Chancellor of Germany
He had now achieved his goal by legal and democratic means
