Nazi control and dictatorship Flashcards
1933-1939 (16 cards)
What event in February 1933 did the Nazis use to suppress opposition?
The Reichstag Fire.
What law passed in March 1933 allowed Hitler to enact laws without Reichstag approval?
The Enabling Act.
What happened to trade unions in May 1933?
They were abolished, and their leaders were arrested.
What was the Night of the Long Knives in June 1934?
A purge where Hitler eliminated SA leaders and other political opponents.
What significant event occurred on August 2, 1934?
Death of President Hindenburg; Hitler became Führer.
What oath did the army take after Hitler became Führer?
An oath of personal loyalty to Hitler.
What was the Gestapo?
The Nazi secret police responsible for suppressing opposition.
What was the role of the SS in Nazi Germany?
They enforced Nazi policies and ran concentration camps.
How did Nazis control the legal system?
They established special courts and removed judges who opposed Nazi ideology.
Who was Joseph Goebbels?
Minister of Propaganda who controlled media and promoted Nazi ideology.
How did the Nazis use the 1936 Berlin Olympics?
As a propaganda tool to showcase Nazi Germany positively.
What was the Reich Church?
A Nazi-controlled Protestant church promoting Nazi ideology.
What agreement did the Nazis make with the Catholic Church in 1933?
The Concordat, promising to respect church rights.
Who was Pastor Niemöller?
A Protestant pastor who opposed Nazi interference in churches.
Who were the Edelweiss Pirates?
A youth group that resisted Nazi control and opposed the Hitler Youth.
Who were the Swing Youth?
Young people who rejected Nazi values and embraced American culture.
