The appointment of Hitler as Chancellor Flashcards
what type of government did Hitler have initially?
He had formed a coalition govt with von Papen
why was Bruning important to Hitler coming to power?
his failed employment policies meant more support from the unemployed
What did Schleicher do during Bruning’s time as Chancellor?
He pushed him to rule by presidential decree
When and why did Bruning’s govt collapse?
May 1932 as Hidenburg refused to pass more laws by decree
What kind of government did Chancellor von Papen form?
He made his govt on a non-party political basis, so it was known as the ‘cabinet of barons’
How did Papen show his support for the Nazis?
He lifted the ban that Bruning imposed on the SA in 1932 and imposed more on left-wing press
How many seats did the Nazi Party get in the July 1932 elections?
They gained 230 seats, which made them the largest party in the Reichstag
How did this change during the November 1932 elections?
They lost 2 million votes and 34 seats as many middle class voters grew tired of Hitler’s refusal to join the coalition
Why did Papen resign in Dec 1932
He was unable to pass any laws and he had lost support of the army so he no longer had the power to control the government
Who did Hindenburg put in charge after Papen resigned?
Kurt von Schicher, (his good friend)
How was the ‘backstairs intrigue’ created?
Schleicher wished to form a coalition government with the Nazis
How did Schleicher try to weaken Hitler’s position during this time?
He tried to bypass Hitler by negotiating with the organisation leader, Gregor Strasser
What happened to Strasser?
He was immediately purged from the party after attempting to bypass Hitler
How did Schleicher try to save his failing position as Chancellor?
He asked Hindenburg to suspend the constitution and give him emergency dictatorial powers
How many emergency Presidential decrees did Hindenburg have to use between 1929 and 1933?
over 100
