1933-34 dictaorishp

• What was the title of the video discussed in the study material?

  The process of consolidating Hitler's power
• Why is the content of the video becoming hard to monetize on YouTube?


  Due to the sensitive nature of the historical content
• When was Hitler made Chancellor of Germany?


  January 1933
• What was the significance of the timeline mentioned in the video?

  It helps track the events leading to Hitler's dictatorship
• What event marked the beginning of Hitler's consolidation of power?


  The Reichstag fire
• Who was blamed for the Reichstag fire?


  A Dutch communist named Marinus van der Lubbe
• How did Hitler use the Reichstag fire to his advantage?


  He arrested Communists and pushed for emergency laws
• What did the decree for the protection of the people and State allow Hitler to do?


  Imprison opponents and ban Communist newspapers
• What was the outcome of the March 1933 elections for the Nazis?


  They secured 288 seats and 44% of the vote
• What was the purpose of the Enabling Act passed on March 24, 1933?


  To allow the cabinet to pass laws without Reichstag approval
• What did the Enabling Act effectively kill?


  German democracy
• What happened to trade unions under Hitler's regime?


  They were banned and their leaders arrested
• What was the Night of the Long Knives?


  A purge of Hitler's political rivals within the Nazi party
• Who was killed during the Night of the Long Knives?

  Ernst Röhm and other SA leaders
• What was the significance of Hindenburg's death on August 2, 1934?


  It allowed Hitler to combine the powers of the presidency and chancellorship
• What title did Hitler declare for himself after Hindenburg's death?


  Führer, or leader of Germany
• What was the Army's response to Hitler's consolidation of power?


  They pledged their loyalty to him
• What were the key events that led to Hitler's dictatorship?


  • Hitler became Chancellor in January 1933
  • The Reichstag fire in February 1933
  • March 1933 elections secured Nazi seats
  • The Enabling Act passed in March 1933
  • Banning of trade unions and political parties
  • The Night of the Long Knives in June 1934
  • Hindenburg's death in August 1934
• What were the consequences of the Enabling Act?


  • Allowed Hitler to pass laws without Reichstag approval
  • Enabled the banning of political opposition
  • Facilitated the establishment of a dictatorship
• How did Hitler eliminate his political rivals?


  • Arrested and murdered opponents during the Night of the Long Knives
  • Banned political parties and trade unions
  • Used SA violence to intimidate rivals
• What was the role of the SA in Hitler's rise to power?


  • Provided muscle for the Nazi party
  • Helped intimidate political opponents
  • Created internal conflict leading to the Night of the Long Knives
• What was the final outcome of Hitler's consolidation of power?


  • Hitler became the undisputed dictator of Germany
  • The Army pledged loyalty to him
  • Political opposition was effectively eliminated