How Hitler Became Chancellor

Question 1

What problem did proportional representation cause Hindenburg?

Answer 1

By 1932 Hindenburg had to use article 48 to pass laws - no one could agree

Question 2

Presidential election 1932

Answer 2

April 1932
Hindenburg won
Hitler second

Question 3

Who resigns as chancellor/ who replaces them May 1932?

Answer 3

Brüning resigns and us replaced by Von Papen

Question 4

July 1932 Reichstag elections

Answer 4

NSDAP won 230 seats but Von Papen is still chancellor

Question 5

Who replaces Von Papen and when?

Answer 5

December 1932 - Von Papen resigned
Replaced by Von Schleicher

Question 6

Why did Gregor Strasser have to decline vice chancellor role

Answer 6

Von Schleucher asks Nazi Gregor Strasser to become Vice Chancellor
He’s trying to cause split in Nazi party
Strasser is forced to decline

Question 7

When/Why is Hitler made chancellor

Answer 7

Jan 1933
Hitler made chancellor
Hindenburg and Von Papen believe they can control him