Nazi dictatorship and control Flashcards
(10 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
- 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?
Oath of loyalty to him
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
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.
