How Hitler became Chancellor and then Dictator with total control - Phase 2: How did Hitler went from being a democratic Chancellor to a Dictator with total control Flashcards
1
Q
What was the Reichstag fire
A
The building where the government met caught fire on 27th February 1933
2
Q
Who was arrested and blamed for the fire
A
A communist named Marinus van der Lubbe
3
Q
What did Hitler do because of the fire
A
1- 4000 communists were arrested
2- A state of emergency was declared
3- The communists were banned from campaigning for votes in the March 1933 elections
4
Q
How many seats in the Reichstag did the Nazis win in the March 1933 elections
A
288
5
Q
What did Hitler need to pass the Enabling Act
A
Two thirds of the Reichstag to vote in support of giving him complete power
6
Q
What did the enabling act do
A
Hitler was allowed to pass laws by himself
