Nazi control and dictatorship, 1933-39

• What years mark the creation of a dictatorship in Germany?

  1933-34
• What term describes the system of government established by Hitler?


  Dictatorship
• What was the purpose of the police state established by the Nazis?

  To maintain control and suppress opposition
• What event is associated with the Reichstag Fire?

  It was used as a pretext to consolidate power
• What was the Enabling Act's significance in Nazi Germany?

  It allowed Hitler to enact laws without Reichstag approval
• What happened to other political parties and trade unions after the Enabling Act?

  They were banned
• Who posed a threat to Hitler from within the Nazi Party?

  Röhm and the SA
• What was the Night of the Long Knives?

  A purge of SA leaders by Hitler
• What was the outcome of the death of von Hindenburg for Hitler?

  Hitler became Führer
• What was the significance of the army's oath of allegiance to Hitler?

  It solidified his control over the military
• What roles did the Gestapo, SS, and SD play in Nazi Germany?

  They were key organizations in enforcing Nazi policies and maintaining control
• What were concentration camps used for in Nazi Germany?


  To detain and eliminate political opponents and undesirables
• How did the Nazis control the legal system?

  By influencing judges and law courts
• What was the Nazi policy towards the Catholic and Protestant Churches?


  They sought to control and influence them
• What was the Reich Church?

  A state-controlled Protestant church established by the Nazis
• What was the Concordat?

  An agreement between the Vatican and Nazi Germany
• Who was Goebbels and what was his role?

  He was the Minister of Propaganda
• What methods did the Nazis use for propaganda?

  Censorship, media control, rallies, and sports events
• What was significant about the Berlin Olympics of 1936?

  It was used as a propaganda tool by the Nazis
• How did the Nazis control culture and the arts?

  By regulating art, architecture, literature, and film
• What was the extent of support for the Nazi regime?

  It had significant support among various segments of society
• What opposition did the Churches present against the Nazis?

  They resisted Nazi policies and promoted moral values
• Who was Pastor Niemöller?


  A prominent figure in the opposition from the Churches
• What was the role of the Swing Youth and the Edelweiss Pirates?

  They were youth groups that opposed Nazi ideology
• What are the key components of Nazi control over society?

  • Establishment of a police state
  • Suppression of opposition
  • Control of the legal system
  • Influence over Churches
  • Propaganda through media and culture
  • Support and resistance from various societal groups
• What key topic does the study material focus on regarding Nazi control and dictatorship from 1933-39?

  The creation of a dictatorship from 1933-34
• What does the acronym 'REMENDA' help to remember in the context of Nazi power consolidation?

  The stages that Hitler consolidated power
• Why was the Army oath of loyalty significant for Hitler?

  It ensured he could rely on the Army's support
• Who was blamed for the Reichstag Fire in February 1933?

  A communist named van der Lubbe
• How did the Reichstag Fire benefit the Nazis?

  It allowed Hitler to blame the Communists and increase support for the Nazis
• What powers did the Emergency Decree grant the government?

  Arrest and detain people without trial, search and confiscate property, censor the press, and stop other parties from organizing meetings

  
• What was the outcome of the March Election for the Nazis?

  They gained more seats but not enough to form a majority
• What did the Enabling Act allow Hitler to do?

  Make any law he wanted without the Reichstag for four years
• What were the three important outcomes of the Enabling Act?

  Removed state parliaments, banned Trade Unions, and banned all other political parties
• What was the purpose of the Night of the Long Knives in 1934?

  To eliminate the SA leaders and gain the Army's support
• Who was killed during the Night of the Long Knives?

  Rohm and 200 SA leaders
• What change occurred after the death of Hindenburg?

  Hitler combined the positions of Chancellor and President into the role of Fuhrer
• What was the basis of the police state established by the Nazis?

  Control through fear
• Who was in charge of the SS, the Nazi's personal bodyguards?

  Heinrich Himmler
• What powers did the SS have?

  To search and arrest without trial