how hitler became chancellor

• When did Adolf Hitler become Chancellor of Germany?

  January 30, 1933
• What characterized the year 1932 in Germany?

  It was marked by intense electoral and political manoeuvring.
• Who did Hitler challenge in the April 1932 presidential election?

  President Paul von Hindenburg
• What percentage of the vote did Hitler secure in the April 1932 election?

  36.8%
• How did the April 1932 election affect Hitler's political standing?

  It solidified his position as a significant political figure in Germany.
• What was the political situation in Germany after the April election?

  The situation became increasingly unstable.
• Who was the Chancellor of Germany before Franz von Papen?

  Heinrich Brüning
• Why did Heinrich Brüning resign as Chancellor in May 1932?

  He struggled to govern effectively amid economic turmoil and political fragmentation.
• What impact did Brüning's resignation have on Germany's political situation?

  It led to a search for a more stable government.
• Who was appointed as Chancellor after Brüning?

  Franz von Papen
• What was the political orientation of Franz von Papen?

  He was a close confidant and conservative.
• What was the outcome of von Papen's appointment as Chancellor?

  It marked a shift towards a more authoritarian government.
• What happened in the July 1932 Reichstag elections?

  The Nazi Party became the largest party, winning 230 seats.
• Did the Nazi Party gain outright control of the government after the July 1932 elections?

  No, they did not have enough seats for outright control.
• What was Hitler's demand after the July 1932 elections?

  He demanded the Chancellorship.
• Why did Hindenburg refuse Hitler's demand for the Chancellorship?

  He was wary of Hitler's radicalism.
• What happened in the November 1932 elections?

  The Nazi Party lost 34 seats, reducing their total to 196.
• What was the significance of the November 1932 elections for Hitler?

  It was a blow to his momentum but showed continued political deadlock.
• What led to von Papen's resignation as Chancellor in December 1932?

  He was unable to govern effectively.
• What challenges did von Papen's resignation create for President Hindenburg?

  It left no clear majority in the Reichstag and increased turmoil.
• What was the outcome of Hindenburg's decision to appoint Hitler as Chancellor?

  It proved to be a grave miscalculation.
• What did Hitler do once he was in power?

  He quickly consolidated his authority and established a dictatorship.
• What combination of factors led to the rise of Nazi Germany?

  Electoral successes, political miscalculations, and underestimation of Hitler's ambitions.
• What was the political outcome of the 1932 elections in Germany?

  The Nazi Party became the largest party in the Reichstag.
• How did the political landscape change after Hitler's appointment as Chancellor?

  It led to the establishment of a dictatorship and the collapse of the Weimar Republic.