Hitler in January 1933 Flashcards
(5 cards)
What did the Weimar constitution say about the President’s role in choosing the Chancellor?
The Weimar constitution said that the President would choose a person to become Chancellor. The Chancellor’s job is similar to Prime Minister - they are the head of the government In Charge.
Example sentence: The President had the authority to select the Chancellor under the Weimar constitution.
Why did Hindenburg bring Hitler into the government despite his personal feelings?
Hindenburg brought Hitler into government to get the Nazi votes in the Reichstag, as democracy was failing and there was political violence on the streets.
Example sentence: Hindenburg reluctantly appointed Hitler as Chancellor to gain support in the Reichstag.
What was the plan of Hindenburg and Von Papen when appointing Hitler as Chancellor?
The plan was to make Hitler ‘a puppet’, with the strings controlled by Von Papen and Hindenburg, hoping to maintain Weimar democracy.
Example sentence: Hindenburg and Von Papen believed they could manipulate Hitler to carry out their ideas and control the Nazi politicians in the Reichstag.
What were Hitler’s goals after being appointed as Chancellor?
- Get a Nazi majority in the Reichstag to pass his ideas into law (Goal A)
- Decrease the power of the president and increase his own power by changing the constitution with a 2/3 vote in the Reichstag (Goal B)
Example sentence: Hitler aimed to consolidate power by achieving a Nazi majority in the Reichstag and changing the constitution to increase his authority.
When did Hitler become a dictator?
By 1934, Hitler had achieved his goals and was in total control, becoming a dictator.
Example sentence: Hitler’s consolidation of power culminated in him becoming a dictator by 1934.
