Roles of Von Schleicher, von Burg and von Paper and 'Political Intrigue' leading to Hitler's appt Chancellor Flashcards
When was Hitler appointed as Chancellor
30 January 1933
How long was Von Papen;s govt?
May to December 1932
Who was von Papen recommended to Hindenburg by?
Von Schleicher
What did Schleicher persuade Hburg to ask Papen to form? What was this nicknamed?
a non-party government of ‘national concentration’
Nicknamed the ‘govt of barons’
Where did the nickname ‘Govt of Barons’ arise from?
The ministers were members of old elites and none of them were members of the Reichstag
Papen hoped to gain Nazi support as Hitler agreed not to oppose govt on what terms (2)?
- June 1932 lift ban on SA/SS
- dissolve Reichstag and hold elections 31 July 1932
What did Papen and Schleicher think the deal w Hitler would lead to?
a RW authoritarian govt with popular support in form of Nazis
In what way was the election campaign brutal?
street violence took hold in large cities
Lifted ban on SA helped Nazis secure control of streets
What was the outcome of the 31 July 1932 election for the Nazis?
won 230 seats and largest party
What did the street violence allow Schleicher to do?
Abolish the most powerful regional state govt un Germany: Prussia
What happened on the 20 July 1932?
Von Papen removed regional State govt Prussia
When did Von Papen remove regional state govt Prussia?
20 July 1932
How did von Papen remove Prussia?
By declaring a state of emergency and appointing himself as Reich Commissioner of Prussia
Impact of the abolition of Prussia’s state govt
This arbitrary and unconstitutional act signified the replacement of the parliamentary system with the presidential, authoritarian govt
Impact of abolition Prussia on Democrats
Esp SPD and trade unionists lost initiative and gave in without any opposition
What did the RW think of the Prussian Coup
Good. Congratulated von Papen on it
How did von Papen try ti tap into Hitler’s popularity?
By trying to make him a junior partner in govt
But Hitler refused and demanded Chancellor
What happened on 12 Sep 1932
Papen crucially lost a vote of no confidence from the army 512-42
What happened when Papen lost the confidence of the army
Hburg dissolved the Reichstag and called another election
Election results Nov 1932
Nazi vote fell to 33% and Papen still lacks support
What did Schleicher think was wrong with Papen’s suggestion to abolish Rstag and rule through Martial law and the establishment of a presidential dictatorship
Would lead to civil war and Papen not have support of army anyways!
When did Hindenburg make von Papen resign
December 1932
Who was Von Papen replaced with as Chancellor
Von Schleicher
How long was Von Schleicher’s government?
2 Dec 1932 to Jan 1933
How did Schleicher attempt to split the Nazi party?
Offered Gregor Strasser Vice-Chancellor but Hitler not let this happen
What scheme did Schleicher attempt to develop?
Bruning’s Land Settlement Scheme
Why did the elites dislike Bruning’s land settlement scheme?
Thought it was agrarian Bolshevist
How did Schleicher fail to win Cross-sectional support?
Failed to gain leftist support and alienated elite with Bruning’s land settlement scheme
How did Von Papen seek revenge on Schleicher?
By making a deal with Hitler that he would help Hitler become Chancellor if he, Papen, could be his vice
How many days did Schleicher’s govt last?
57 days
Why did Papen think it would be good to try make Hitler Chancellor?
Many of the elite incl Oskar, Hburg’s son, would support Hitler
Thought he could control Hitler
What was the Elite ‘Taming’ Strategy?
Thought that making HItler chancellor would lessen the brutality of the SA
By —– key industrialists and land owners were frustrated over ————–
1932, frustrated over lack of effective govt
By 1932, key industrialists and landowners frustrations made them start to believe in…..
channelling Nazi support in a more authoritarian direction
What were Junkers upset by
‘Bruning’s land settlement scheme’ from Bruning and later Schleicher
How did von Schroder contribute to Hitler’s appt Chancellor
arranged members of the Reich Agrarian League, Oskar and von Papen to persuade HBurg of Hitler as Chnacellor
What did they think would help make the Nazis more controllable?
Their fall in vote share
