Reichstag Fire Flashcards
1
Q
Dutch Communist
A
A Dutch Communist, Van der Lubbe, was found in the building, so Nazis balmed the Communists for the fire
2
Q
Van der Lubbe
A
Van der Lubbe admitted to setting the fire, was found guilty and beheaded
3
Q
Hidenburg
A
Hidenburg declared a state of emergency using Article 48 of Weimer Constitution, allowing Nazis to use law to get rid of opposition
4
Q
Expell Communists
A
The Nazis expelled the Communists from parliament and imprisoned many leaders
5
Q
Newspapers
A
Newspapers were censored, and letters and phone calls were being checked, which hindered opposition to Nazis
6
Q
Propaganda
A
Hitler and the Nazis used propaganda to spread the dangers of the Communists, creating more support for Nazis
