Setting up the Nazi dictatorship through the Reichstag Fire Flashcards
1
Q
What happened on February 27, 1933, regarding the Reichstag building in Berlin?
A
The Reichstag building was destroyed by fire, and a Dutch communist, Marinus van der Lubbe, was accused of causing the fire.
2
Q
What was the fate of Marinus van der Lubbe, the accused in the Reichstag fire?
A
Marinus van der Lubbe was found guilty, trialed, and executed by guillotine on January 9, 1934.
3
Q
How did the Reichstag fire contribute to the consolidation of Nazi power?
A
The fire led to the arrest of 4000 communist leaders, increased fear of a communist uprising, and facilitated the passing of the Emergency Decree, which gave the police extensive powers to suppress opposition and dissent.
