2.4 Political intrigue Flashcards
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Who was Franz von Papen?
Chancellor in 1932
How did von Papen help the Nazis?
Ended Bruning’s ban on the SA
Held an election at the peak of Nazi support in 1932
How did Hitler and von Papen clash?
Von Papen tried to make Hitler a junior partner, but Hitler demanded the role of Chancellor as he had the Reichstag majority
How many seats did the Nazis win in the November elections?
192 - loss in support but retained majority
Why was von Papen replaced and with who?
Replaced by Schleicher because he lost army support
How did Schleicher fail?
Relied heavily on Article 48 and was only in power for 58 days
How did Schleicher and Hitler clash?
Schleicher was open to working with the Nazis, but offered Strasser the role of Vice Chancellor over Hitler
Why did Hindenburg make Hitler Chancellor?
Von Papen advised him to, with himself as Vice Chancellor to keep Hitler in check
Hindenburg accepted Hitler as the only alternative to political chaos in 1933
