Summary 7 - The death of Hindenburg Flashcards
When did Hindenburg die?
Hindenburg died on the 2nd August 1934.
- He died of lung cancer
Why had Hindenburg considered dismissing Hitler prior to his death?
He had been concerned by the rise of the SA and had considered dismissing Hitler and supporting the return of the monarchy.
Which event assuaged Hindenburg’s concerns that the SA had become too powerful?
The Night of the Long Knives
How long after Hindenburg’s death was it announced that the positions of President and Chancellor would be merged.
1 hour after Hindenburg’s death it was announced that the positions of President and Chancellor would be merged.
After Hindenburg’s death, who did officers and soldiers of the German army swear an oath allegiance to as their new commander-in-chief?
Hitler
How much support did Hitler have for his position as Commander-in-chief of the German army?
A later plebiscite gave Hitler 90% support for his position.
Why was the death of Hindenburg an extremely significant event?
The death of Hindenburg marked the point whereby Hitlers consolidation of power was complete.
Hitler had used a combination of terror, legal power and compromise to assert his authority but wherever possible he had achieved control legally.
