Rise to Power Flashcards
1
Q
When was the Great Depression?
A
1930-1933
2
Q
Who was the president of Germany? And what is his role?
A
- Paul Van Hindenburg was the president of Germany.
- He appoints and dismisses the chancellor.
- He can dismiss the Reichstag and call new elections.
- He can override the Reichstag if there is an emergency.
- Article 48 of the constitution allowed the President, under certain circumstances, to take emergency measures without the prior consent of the Reichstag.
3
Q
How many seats did the Nazi’s have in 1928 and then in 1930?
A
- 1928: 2% 12 seats.
- 1930: 18% 120 seats.
4
Q
What were the public’s view on Hindenburg?
A
He was old and easily manipulated by the army.
5
Q
1932 elections of July results
A
The Nazi’s got the most votes 230 seats 37% of the vote.
6
Q
Election results of November 1932
A
The Nazi’s were still the biggest however, they had lost some votes because the public thought the Nazi’s were all talk and no action.
7
Q
When was Hitler appointed chancellor?
A
- January 30th, 1933
- Hindenburg and Franz Von Papen came up with a plan to get the Nazi’s on their side by offering to make Hitler vice chancellor.
- He refused and demanded to be made chancellor.
