Removing Opposition Flashcards
Hitler banned political parties
In May 1933, Hitler sent the SS to the offices of other political parties, arrested their leaders, destroyed their newspapers and took their party funds. In July 1933, Hitler banned all other political parties in Germany.
Hitler banned the trade unions
Trade Unions were organisations set up to support workers and they had the power to oppose the government. In May Trade Union leaders were arrested and trade unions were banned. Strikes by workers were also made illegal.
Local government power
In January 1934, Hitler then abolished the power of regional governments in Germany. This meant that Hitler would control all regional governments in Germany from Berlin.