The Reichstag Fire Flashcards
(14 cards)
1933?
The Reichstag building burns down.
Who was convicted for the Reichstag Fire?
Communist Marinus van der Lubbe was convicted and beheaded.
What emergency decree did Hitler pass on 28th February 1933?
The decree for the Protection of People and State.
What did the emergency decree suspend?
The basic rights of the German people protected by the Weimar Constitution.
When did the Reichstag Fire occur in relation to the first election under Hitler?
It happened 1 week before the first election under Hitler.
Where was the Reichstag moved after the fire?
The Reichstag was moved to the local opera house.
What was the result of moving the Reichstag to the opera house?
It allowed Nazis to control parliament proceedings, including security.
What happened on 28th February 1933?
The Reichstag building burns down.
Who was convicted for the Reichstag Fire?
Communist Marinus van der Lubbe was convicted and beheaded.
What emergency decree did Hitler pass on 28th February 1933?
The decree for the Protection of People and State.
What did the emergency decree suspend?
The basic rights of the German people protected by the Weimar Constitution.
When did the Reichstag Fire occur in relation to the first election under Hitler?
It happened 1 week before the first election under Hitler.
Where was the Reichstag moved after the fire?
The Reichstag was moved to the local opera house.
What was the result of moving the Reichstag to the opera house?
It allowed Nazis to control parliament proceedings, including security.
