4- Consolidation Of Power Flashcards
Why did Hitler call an election for March 1933?
He hoped it would give the Nazis a majority in the Reichstag
When was the Reichstag fire? What happened? Who was to blame?
February 1933, a week before the march 1933 election the reichstag was set on fire.
A Dutch communist, Van de Lubbe, was blamed
What Law was passed following the reichstag fire, what did it mean?
Protection Law, Hitler used the fire to convince Hindeberg that the communists were a threat to the state.
Essentially, all communists and enemies to the state were imprisoned.
How many seats did the Nazis win in the March 1933 election, did they have a majority?
288 seats, no majority. They had to form a coalition with the national party.
Which act was passed following the protection Law and when. What did it do?
March 1933, Enabling Act. It gave Hitler and his government full power for the next 4 years.
Why was Hitler able to pass the Enabling Act
Due to the Protection Law, all political opposition to the Nazis (e.g communists) were imprisoned, so few people voted against it.
What is Gleichschaltung?
Nazi-fication of Germany
When were trade unions banned? What was set up in replacement?
May 1933. German Labour Front (DAF) set up in replacement.
When was the first concentration camp set up, what was it called?
March 1933, Dachau
Which law made the Nazis the only party in Germany, when was it passed
Law against the formation of parties, July 1933
What % of votes did the Nazis have in the November 1933 elections?
95%
What was the Night of the Long Knives? When was it
Purging of Hitlers Political and military rivals.
In June 1934 Ernst Rohm and the main leaders of the SA were killed by the SS
How was the Night of the Long Knives important in gaining the support of the army
Rohm wanted to incorporate the army into the SA
When did Hindenberg die
August 1934
What did Hitler declare himself
Fuhrer
