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Question 1

Explain the Reichstag Fire.

Answer 1

The Parliament burnt down on 27th February 1933, and a Communist was caught causing it.

Question 2

Explain the New Elections.

Answer 2

An election was held on 5th March 1933, meaning the Nazis gained more seats.

Question 3

Explain the Enabling Act.

Answer 3

Hitler put forth the Enabling Act on March 23rd, 1933. This meant that Hitler had the power to make rules without needing to ask the government.

Question 4

Explain the Trade Union Ban.

Answer 4

In May 1933, Unions were named and were merged into a German Labour Front.

Question 5

Explain the “All Political Parties Banned” point.

Answer 5

Next, rival political parties were banned. Properties and funds were confiscated by Nazis.

Question 6

Explain the “Night of Long Knives”.

Answer 6

This was the night when Röhm was arrested alongside other chiefs and shot dead as a threat to Hitler, for wanting to merge the SA and German Army.

Question 7

Explain the “Death of Hindenburg”.

Answer 7

On August 2nd, 1934, President von Hindenburg died (shortly after the Night of Long Knives). Hitler was able to secure his role and combine the role of Chancellor and President.

Question 8

Explain the “Army Oath”.

Answer 8

The army oath meant that each soldier, on August 20th, 1934, had to swear total obedience to Hitler, the “Führer of the German people”.

Question 9

Define “general strike”.

Answer 9

Going against the government.

Question 10

What is the order of events?

Answer 10

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