The role of Hindenburg and von Papen in Hitler becoming Chancellor Flashcards
What was the nickname of Chancellor Bruning?
The “Hunger Chancellor”
What did Hitler oppose Hindenburg for in 1932?
Presidency
How much of the January 1932 vote did Hitler win?
37%, the runner up of the election and far more than expected
Who replaced Bruning after he was sacked?
Franz von Papen
How many seats did the Nazi’s win in the July 1932 election?
230, the majority of the votes
Why was von Papen sacked?
The Reichstag refused to cooperate with him, as it was majority Nazis and they believed Hitler should be Chancellor
Who replaced Von Papen?
Kurt von Schleicher
How many seats did the Nazis win in the November 1932 election?
196, less than July but still the most in the Reichstag
What did Hindenburg and von Schleicher agree?
Hitler would be made Chancellor, and von Schleicher would be his Vice Chancellor
Why did they do this?
They naively believed that von Schleicher could control Hitler, greatly under estimating him
When was Hitler made Chancellor?
January 1933
How many other Nazis were in cabinet?
Only 2
