Topic 4 Flashcards
When was the Reichstag fire?
27th February 1933
Who did Hitler blame the Reichstag fire on?
The Communist Party and Van Der Lubbe
Who did the Nazis arrest for the Richstag fire?
Marinus van der Lubbe, a Dutch communist
What was signed following the Reichstag fire?
The Decree for the Protection of People and State
What did the People’s Protection Act do?
It enabled the suspension of basic civil rights and allowed the Nazis to imprison their political opponents
How many seats did the Nazis win in the March 1933 elections?
288 seats in the Reichstag
Who did the Nazis form a coalition with in March 1933?
The National Party
What proportion of seats did Hitler need to change the constitution?
Two-thirds of seats
What was the Enabling Act?
It was an act that allowed for the suspension of civil liberties, the control of the press, the abolition of trade unions and the disbanding of all parties except the Nazis
How did the Nazis secure votes for the Enabling Act?
Communists weren’t allowed to vote, the SA was used to intimidate members outside the chamber, they made promises to the Centre Party to win their votes and the absentees were counted as present
What did Gleichschaltung mean?
It was a policy that meant bringing German society into line with Nazi philosophy
When were trade unions baned?
2nd May 1933
What was set up to to replace trade unions and employers’ groups?
The Labour Front - DAF
When was Dachau opened?
March 1933
When were the Social Democratic Party assets seized?
10th May 1933
