How Hitler became chancellor 1932-33

• Who won the presidential election in March 1932?

  Hindenburg won with 49.6% of the vote
• What percentage of the vote did Hitler receive in the March 1932 presidential election?

  Hitler received 30% of the vote
• What was the outcome of the April 1932 presidential election?

  Hindenburg was re-elected with 53% of the vote
• How did Hitler's vote change in the April 1932 election compared to the March election?

  Hitler gained votes at the expense of the Communists
• Why did Chancellor Brüning resign in May 1932?

  He resigned after infuriating the Nazis and land-owners
• What actions by Brüning led to his resignation?

  He banned the SA and SS and wanted to buy land for housing
• Who became Chancellor after Brüning in May 1932?

  von Papen became Chancellor
• Who suggested von Papen's appointment as Chancellor?

  The suggestion came from General von Schleicher
• What was the coalition government that included the Nazis called?

  It was known as the 'Cabinet of Barons'
• How many seats did the Nazis win in the July 1932 Reichstag elections?

  The Nazis won 230 seats
• Did the Nazis achieve a majority in the July 1932 elections?

  No, they did not achieve a majority
• What did Hitler demand after the July 1932 elections?

  He demanded to be made Chancellor
• What was Hindenburg's response to Hitler's demand for the Chancellorship?

  Hindenburg refused Hitler's demand
• What happened to the Nazis in the November 1932 elections?

  The Nazis lost 34 seats but remained the largest party
• Who persuaded Hindenburg to sack von Papen in November 1932?

  von Schleicher persuaded Hindenburg to sack von Papen
• Who did Hindenburg appoint as Chancellor in December 1932?

  Hindenburg appointed von Schleicher as Chancellor
• Why did Hindenburg appoint Hitler as Chancellor in January 1933?

  To prevent von Schleicher and the army from forming a military dictatorship
• Who was made Vice-Chancellor when Hitler became Chancellor?

  von Papen was made Vice-Chancellor
• What was Hindenburg's hope regarding von Papen's position as Vice-Chancellor?

  Hindenburg hoped von Papen could control Hitler