Nazi control and dictatorship (The night of the long knifes) Flashcards
What did Hitler began to believe?
That Ernst Rohm was a threat to him
What did Hitler decide to do?
he decided to get rid of Rohm and other top leaders of the SA
When was the night of the long knifes?
30th June 1934
What happened?
Hitler arranged to meet them at a hotel in Bavaria and when they arrived, Rohm and other senior officers were arrested, imprisoned and shot
what did Von Papen do?
he attempted to protest against all the violence that was happening
What was Von Papen then told to do?
To go home for his own safety
Was it legal?
no. Hitler was no acting illegally
When did Hindenburg die?
2nd August at 81 years old
What did this make Hitler?
Leader of Germany
what did Hitler declare himself?
Fuhrer
What did Hitler make everyone in the army do?
swear an oath of loyalty to him
What was held to confirm Hitler as Fuhrer?
A vote
How many votes supported him?
90%
