Reichstag Fire Flashcards
How many people died in the Reichstag Fire?
70 people died
When was the fire and who was arrested for the starting of the fire?
It was started on the 27th of February and a man call van de Lubbe was arrested
How did van de Lubbe’s capture benefit Hitler?
Van de Lubbe was a Communist. This led to Hitler and Goebbe claiming that the Communists were going to stage a takeover. This gave the Communists a bad face and they lost support.
What did the Reichstag Fire allow Hitler to do?
Hitler was able to persuade Hindenburg to sign the ‘Decree for the Protection of People and State’ (DPPS)
What did the DPPS do?
The Decree for the Protection of People and State suspended basic civil rights and allowed the Nazis to imprison their political opinions. Communist and socialist newspapers were banned.
What were the results of the March 1933 election?
The Nazi Party won 288 seats- this wasn’t enough to gain a majority. This led to the Nazi Party forming a coalition with the National Party.
What did the Enabling Act do and when was it put into place?
The Enabling Act of 23rd of March, 1933 gave Hitler full power of Germany for four years. This marked the end of democracy and the end of the Weimar Government.
