Summary 6 - Von Schleicher’s Government December 1932-January 1933 Flashcards
How successful was Von Schleicher at forming a stable government?
Within the space of a few months, Von Schleicher failed to form a stable government.
Which Nazi did Von Schleicher try to gain the support of by offering him the position of Vice Chancellor?
Gregor Strasser
Why was Von Schleicher unable to make a deal with Gregor Strasser?
Hitler moved quickly to remove Stasser so no deal was agreed.
Why did Von Schleicher think that the Nazis would be more willing to compromise and enter government after the November 1932 election?
The vote share that the Nazis received fell in the November 1932 election in comparison to the July 1932 election.
Describe Schleicher’s social policy?
He implemented a progressive social policy.
Why did Schleicher implement a progressive social policy?
He wanted to win trade union support and therefore more support in the Reichstag.
Describe two aspects of Schleicher’s economic policy?
- He cancelled cuts in benefits and wages as he saw small signs of economic recovery
- He talked about the creation of publicly funded job creation schemes
Which aspect of Schleicher’s policies particularly alarmed the conservative elite?
He started to talk about breaking up large land estates and distributing them to small farmers
Why was Schleicher eventually forced to resign as Chancellor?
He demanded that Hindenburg suspend the constitution, when Hindenburg refused Schleicher resigned.
Who was plotting behind Schleicher’s back?
He wanted the support of which party to create a new coalition government?
Von Papen was plotting behind Schleicher’s back.
He wanted to use the support of the Nazis in the Reichstag to create a new coalition government.
After Schleicher’s resignation, how open was Hitler to forming a coalition government?
Hitler still insisted on being made Chancellor however he was more willing to consider becoming involved in a coalition government.
Who was Hindenburg persuaded by that Nazi-Nationalist (DNVP) coalition would be possible?
- His son
- Von Papen
How was Hindenburg persuaded to allow the Nazi-nationalist coalition?
He was ensured that Hitler would be controlled.
Describe the proposed plans for the Nazi-nationalist coalition?
- Hitler would be made Chancellor
- Von Papen would be made Vice Chancellor
- The DNVP’s Hugenberg would be made Economics Minister
Why did Hindenburg agree to make Hitler Chancellor?
He was ensured that Hitler would be controlled and that that Von Papen and Hugenburg would be able to curtail the power of the Nazis.
