The rise of Hitler and the Nazi party Flashcards
Who won the 1930’s presidential elections and by how many votes?
Hindenburg won by 19.4 million votes to Hitlers 13.4 million.
What was article 48?
The article in the Wiemar Constitution that allowed the president to suspend the Reichstag in an emergency and rule by decree.
When and why was Article 48 used?
In March 1930 President Hindenburg appointed a new chancellor Heinrich Brüning. When Brüning’s plans to cut government spending were rejected by the Reichstag he convinced Hindenburg to use the emergency presidential powers available from Article 48 to force it through. When the Reichstag protested this, Brüning had Hindenburg use his powers once again to dissolve the parliament. To replace them a general election was held.
Who won this general election?
The Nazi Party won 18% of the total vote, marking
an astonishing increase from their previous 2.6%.
Did Hindenburg want to run for the 1932 presidential elections?
No. At this point Hindenburg wanted to retire as he was 84 at the time, however, he was persuaded to for again in order to keep Hitler out, as it was feared he would stand.
Who won the 1932 Presidential elections?
Hindenburg won by 19.4 million votes to Hitlers 13.4 million, which was 53%.
Who won the 1932 Reichstag elections?
The Nazi
Party that had emerged from the election as the most powerful party in the Reichstag, winning 37% of the votes.
what was Free market economy?
An economy where the government doesn’t not interfere in the policies of business to control the economy, including prices and wages.
what does Ostpolitik mean?
Establishing friendly relations with East Germany, rather than treating it as the soviet zone, as had happened under the Hallstein Doctrine.
What was the Hitler Youth?
The name for the various Nazi youth groups for boys and girls aged 6-18 years old.
