Chapter 13- Hitler consolidation of power March 1933-August 1934 Flashcards
(15 cards)
What was the significance of the Enabling Act passed in March 1933?
It allowed Hitler to enact laws without the Reichstag’s consent
How did the Nazis coordinate the German states (Länder) under central control?
Through the process of Gleichschaltung
What role did the Reich Governors (Reichsstatthalter) play in Nazi Germany?
They acted as Hitler’s representatives in the states
How did the Nazis deal with trade unions in May 1933?
They dissolved trade unions and replaced them with the German Labour Front (DAF) to control workers.
What was the purpose of the German Labour Front (DAF)?
To control and monitor workers
How did the Nazis suppress political opposition in July 1933?
They declared the Nazi Party as the only legal political party
What was the Night of the Long Knives (June 1934)?
A purge where Hitler ordered the assassination of SA leaders and other political adversaries to consolidate power.
Why was Ernst Röhm targeted during the Night of the Long Knives?
As leader of the SA
What was the impact of President Hindenburg’s death in August 1934?
Hitler merged the positions of Chancellor and President
How did the army respond to Hitler becoming Führer?
They swore an oath of personal loyalty to Hitler
What was the significance of the army’s oath of loyalty to Hitler?
It ensured the army’s support for Hitler’s regime
How did Hitler use propaganda during his consolidation of power?
He utilized media
What was Gleichschaltung and how did it aid Nazi consolidation?
It was the process of Nazifying all aspects of German society
How did the Nazi regime control the legal system?
They established special courts and restructured the judiciary to align with Nazi ideology
What was the role of the SA and SS during this period?
The SA helped intimidate opponents
