Events influencing Rise of Hitler Flashcards
(19 cards)
What event occurred on 27th February 1933?
The Reichstag was burned
This event was pivotal in the rise of Hitler’s power.
Who pleaded guilty following the Reichstag fire?
A Dutch communist
This confession was used to justify actions against the communists.
What was the public perception of the communists after the Reichstag fire?
They were seen as taking power via terrorism
Hitler used this narrative to gain support.
What significant action was taken against the communist party after the Reichstag fire?
Communist party leaders were arrested
This led to the banning of the communists from the Reichstag.
What legislation was signed following the suppression of the communists?
The Enabling Act
This act significantly increased Hitler’s power.
What did the Enabling Act allow Hitler to do?
Rule for 4 years without consulting the Reichstag
It effectively ended democratic governance.
What power did the Enabling Act grant Hitler regarding political parties?
The power to ban other parties
This was part of his consolidation of power.
What happened to political prisoners under the Enabling Act?
They were sent to concentration camps run by the S.S.
This illustrated the regime’s repressive measures.
What rights were removed from German citizens under the Enabling Act?
The right to trial
This was a significant erosion of civil liberties.
What event is referred to as the Night of Long Knives?
The S.S. killed over 1,000 S.A. members on 30th June 1934
This solidified Hitler’s hold on power.
What was a key outcome of the Night of Long Knives?
Consolidation of Hitler’s control
It eliminated many of his rivals.
What was the focus of the Four Year Plan initiated in 1936?
War readiness and economic self-sufficiency
This plan aimed to prepare Germany for conflict.
What did the Reich Entailed Farm Law of 1933 aim to support?
German farmers
It was tied to Nazi ideology of racial purity.
What ideology was promoted through the Reich Entailed Farm Law?
‘Blut and Broden’ (Bread and Soil)
This emphasized land control by those deemed racially pure.
What major economic event occurred in 1929?
The Wall Street Crash
It led to hyperinflation in Germany.
What did the Nuremberg Laws of 1935 do?
Revoked Jewish citizenship and forbade intermarriage
This systematically excluded Jews from society.
What was the aim of Nazi education policies implemented in 1934?
To condition an obedient population
The focus was on racial theory and nationalism.
What traditional roles were reinforced for women under Nazi ideology?
Homemakers and mothers
The slogan ‘Kinder, Kirche, Kuche’ encapsulated this ideology.
True or False: Goering stated that ‘Education is dangerous- Every educated person is a future enemy.’
True
This reflects the Nazi view on education and potential dissent.
