Establishing a Nazi dictatorship Flashcards
(17 cards)
Who was appointed Chancellor of Germany in 1933?
Adolf Hitler
Hitler was appointed Chancellor on January 30, 1933.
What event occurred on February 27, 1933, that benefited the Nazis?
The Reichstag Fire
The fire was blamed on a Dutch communist, Van De Lubbe, which the Nazis used to stir anti-communist sentiment.
What was the outcome of the elections held on March 5, 1933, for the Nazis?
Nazis won 17.5 million votes and gained 288 seats
This election helped consolidate their power in the Reichstag.
What did the Enabling Act passed on March 24, 1933, allow Hitler to do?
Pass laws without the Reichstag’s approval
This effectively dismantled the Weimar Constitution.
What was the purpose of the Night of the Long Knives on June 30, 1934?
Eliminate threats from the SA and consolidate Hitler’s power
Ernst Rohm and other SA leaders were killed.
What was the ‘fuhrerprinzip’ created by the Nazis?
A policy establishing strict hierarchical order in society
It meant every area of life had someone in charge.
What was the role of the Gestapo in Nazi Germany?
Control political matters and manage political prisoners
The Gestapo operated concentration camps without trials.
What major change occurred on January 30, 1934, regarding the German states?
The Law for Reconstruction of the Reich was terminated
This led to a centralized state with diminished power for the Länder.
How did the Nazi government encourage women’s participation during wartime?
Encouraged women to take on war work
This was part of the wartime mobilization efforts.
What was the SS’s role in Hitler’s racial policies?
Ran policies through expulsion, isolation, forced labor, and murder
The SS grew significantly in membership during the war.
What was established on August 30, 1939, to coordinate domestic affairs for the war effort?
A new Council for Defence
It reported to Hitler and was chaired by Goering.
What was Hitler’s justification for the occupation of Poland?
Lebensraum and the belief that Poles were ‘untrustworthy’
This led to severe treatment of Polish people.
What did the decree for ‘The Implementation of Total War Mobilization’ in August 1944 grant to Gauleiters?
Control over local bureaucracy
This included civil defense, rations, and bomb clearance.
What significant military challenge did Germany face starting June 22, 1941?
Invasion of the USSR
This opened a two-front war for Germany.
What was the impact of the USA joining the war in December 1941?
Germany became overstretched
This contributed to their eventual defeat.
What was the consequence of the ‘total war’ policy enacted by the Nazis?
Shops not contributing to the war were banned
This aimed to maximize resources for the war effort.
What happened to Hitler and his inner circle on April 30, 1945?
Committed suicide
This marked the collapse of the Nazi government.
