Consolidation Of Power Flashcards
Why did Hitler call a general election for March 1933
There was on,y 2 Nazis in a cabinet of 12. He needed a clear majority.
When was the Reichstag fire ?
27th February 1933.
Who was accused of starting the fire ?
Marinus Van dear lubbe a young communist.
What were the advantages of the Reichstag fire for Hitler ?
-Banned communists
-Persuaded Hindenburg to sign ‘Decree for the protection of people and state.’ Which suspended civil rights and allowed Nazis to imprison a number of opponents.
All communist and socialist newspapers were banned.
How many seats did Nazi party win in 1933 ?
288
When was Enabling act passed and how long did it give Hitler full power for?
23 march 1933. 4 years
What was Gleichaltung ?
A national socialist state that controlled and monitored every aspect of German life.
When were trade unions banned ?
2 may 1933
When was the law against the formation of parties passed ?
14th July 1933
What was the night of the long knives “
A purging of Hitlers political and military rivals.
Hitler killed about 400 key individuals from the SA and other political threats.
When did Rohm die ?
30th June 1934
When did Hindenburg die ?
August 1934
