Paper 2 - Hitler's Germany Flashcards
What was the SA?
The Nazi Party’s private army. It caused violence on the streets and attacked political opponents, e.g. the Communists.
When was Hitler appointed Chancellor?
January 1933
Who was Goebbels?
In charge of propaganda
What was Mein Kampf?
The book Hitler wrote in prison which set out the aims of the Nazis, e.g. shame of Versailles, wanting more land for German people, the purity of the German people
How many people were unemployed in Germany by January 1933?
6 million
What was the Night of the Long Knives?
This was the night when Hitler destroyed the SA. 200 men were shot, including the leader Rohm.
When did the Night of the Long Knives happen?
June 1934
Why did Hitler decide to attack the SA in the Night of the Long Knives?
He was worried that it was becoming too powerful and might challenge his power.
What was the Reichstag?
The German parliament
When did the Reichstag Fire happen?
27th February 1933
Did the Reichstag Fire happen before or after Hitler became Chancellor?
After
What happened during the Reichstag Fire?
The Reichstag (the German parliament building) was set on fire.
Who was blamed for the Reichstag Fire and by whom?
Van Der Lubbe, a communist by the Nazis
What was the Emergency Decree?
It gave Hitler powers to arrest anyone suspected of opposing the government. It stopped free speech and the free Press.
When did the Emergency Decree happen and was this before or after the Reichstag Fire?
28th February 1933 and after
