How Hitler became Chancellor 1932-33

Question 1

What happened in April 1932

Answer 1

Presidential election. Hitler came second to Hindenburg, who won 53 per cent of the vote to Hitler’s 36.8 per cent.

Question 2

What happened in May 1932

Answer 2

Brüning resigned as Chancellor. Hindenburg appointed Franz Von Papen, a conservative, as his replacement

Question 3

What happened in July 1932

Answer 3

Reichstag elections. The Nazis became the largest party with 230 seats. Hitler demanded to be made Chancellor but Papen remained.

Question 4

What happened in November 1932

Answer 4

Reichstag elections called by Von Papen to try to win a majority in parliament. Nazis lost 34 seats but remained the largest party with 196 seats.

Question 5

What happened in December 1932

Answer 5

Von Papen resigned. Hindenburg appointed Kurt Von Schleicher, an army general, as Chancellor. Von Schleicher tried to split the Nazis by asking a leading Nazi called Gregor Strasser to be his Vice Chancellor. Hitler forced Strasser to decline.