The New Nazi Government Flashcards
(24 cards)
What was the outcome for the Nazis after siding with the communists against the Weimar government?
They lost votes
This was a significant setback for the Nazi Party.
In what month and year did Hitler become Chancellor of Germany?
January 1933
What event occurred on 27th February 1933?
The Reichstag fire
What was the name of the first concentration camp established by the Nazis?
Dachau
What power did Hitler gain from the Enabling Act?
The power to pass legislation without the need for the Reichstag
What was the Volksgemeinschaft?
The people’s community
What happened to the KPD after the Reichstag fire?
It was banned, and most members were imprisoned or fled
When was the SPD banned as a party?
22nd June 1933
What did the DNVP and Centre Party do realizing their days were numbered?
They dissolved themselves
What was enacted on 14th July 1933?
The Law against the Formation of New Parties
What was Hitler’s next step after removing external opposition?
To ensure the Nazi party was completely loyal and take the presidency
What percentage of the vote did the Nazi Party receive in the November 1933 election?
92.11%
What was the role of Gauleiter?
Nazi party leader at regional or state level
What was the purpose of the First Law for the Coordination of the Federal States?
To dissolve existing state assemblies and replace them with Nazi-dominated assemblies
When was the Second Law for the Coordination of the Federal States passed?
7th April 1933
What was created by the Second Law for the Coordination of the Federal States?
The post of Reich Governor
What did the Law for the Reconstruction of the Reich achieve?
Abolished state assemblies and subordinated state governments to the central government
When was the Reichsrat abolished?
14th February 1934
What was a significant change in the Civil Service under Hitler?
Local officials were forced to resign and replaced with party appointees
Fill in the blank: Hitler’s consolidation of power was largely due to the creation of a _______.
one party state
True or False: The civil service was largely opposed to Hitler’s rule.
False
How did Hitler ensure loyalty within the civil service?
By placing Nazi officials in government offices
What role did the SA play in the consolidation of Hitler’s power?
They placed Nazi officials in government offices
What aspects of society did the civil service control under Hitler?
- Education
- Law
- Healthcare
