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• What key individuals are focused on in the lesson regarding Hitler's appointment as Chancellor?

  Franz von Papen and Paul von Hindenburg
• When was Hitler appointed Chancellor of Germany?

  30th of January 1933
• What were the election results for the Nazis from May 1928 to July 1932?

  • May 1928: 12 seats
  • July 1932: 230 seats
• How did the support for the Social Democrats change from 1928 to 1932?

  Their support steadily dropped into 1932
• What color represents the political parties associated with the Weimar Republic?

  Green
• What was the trend in support for extreme political parties during the early 1930s?

  Support for extreme parties like the Communists and Nazis was growing
• Who was Chancellor of Germany from May 1928 to March 1930?

  Hermann Müller
• Who replaced Hermann Müller as Chancellor?

  Heinrich Bruning
• What was the role of Article 48 during the time of Bruning and Papen?

  It allowed the president to rule in an emergency
• Why did Hindenburg resist appointing Hitler as Chancellor after the July 1932 elections?

  He did not trust Hitler and thought he was an upstart
• What was the political party of Heinrich Bruning?

  Center Party
• What economic measures did Bruning attempt to implement?

  He tried to cut unemployment pay and raise taxes
• What was the outcome of the September 1930 election for the Nazis?

  They became the second largest party in the Reichstag with 107 seats
• Who succeeded Bruning as Chancellor?

  Franz von Papen
• Why did Hindenburg refuse to include the Nazis in the government?

  He did not trust them
• What was the political background of Franz von Papen?

  He had an aristocratic background and was acceptable to Hindenburg
• What was the composition of the cabinet when Hitler was appointed Chancellor?

  Only three Nazis in a cabinet of twelve
• How did von Papen influence Hindenburg regarding Hitler's appointment?

  He persuaded Hindenburg to appoint Hitler as Chancellor
• Why did wealthy businessmen support the plan to appoint Hitler?

  They believed the Nazis could protect Germany from communism
• What were the key factors leading to Hitler's appointment as Chancellor?

  • Political maneuvers by Franz von Papen
  • Hindenburg's reluctance to trust Hitler
  • Fear of communism among conservative forces
  • The use of Article 48 by previous chancellors
• What does the cartoon titled "Fascial Hugenburg" illustrate about the political situation?

  It shows the belief that Hitler could be controlled by conservative forces
• Who was Alfred Hugenberg?

  Leader of the German National People's Party and a media tycoon
• What was the perception of Hugenberg and von Papen regarding their control over Hitler?

  They underestimated Hitler and thought they could control him
• How did the fear of communism influence the political decisions of the time?

  It motivated conservative forces to support Hitler's appointment
• What were the implications of the political deals made behind the scenes for Germany's future?

  • Led to the rise of Hitler and the Nazi regime
  • Undermined the Weimar Republic
  • Increased political instability
  • Set the stage for future authoritarian rule
• What is the focus of the revision video mentioned in the introduction?

  The topic of Germany and the growth of democracy
• What period does the video cover regarding Weimar democracy?

  Between 1919 and 1929
• What key events are discussed in relation to political change and unrest in Germany?

  • Spartacus Rising
  • Kapp Putsch
  • Munich Beer Hall Putsch
• Who was the first president of the Weimar Republic?

  Friedrich Ebert
• What significant event led to Friedrich Ebert's death?

  Appendicitis
• What did the Weimar Republic create in 1919?

  A constitution
• What is the purpose of a constitution?

  It lays out how a country should be run
• How often was the president of the Weimar Republic elected?

  Every seven years
• What power did Article 48 of the Weimar Constitution grant the president?

  The ability to make laws without asking the Reichstag in an emergency
• How did Heinrich Brüning utilize Article 48 in the 1930s?

  He ran the country through Article 48
• Who were the only two presidents of the Weimar Republic?

  Friedrich Ebert and Paul von Hindenburg
• What role does the chancellor play in the Weimar Republic?

  The chancellor is appointed by the president and leads the Reichstag
• What system was used to elect members of the Reichstag?

  Proportional representation
• What is a consequence of proportional representation in the Weimar Republic?

  It created a political system with many parties that had to work together in coalitions
• What rights did the German people have under the Weimar Republic?

  Rights such as free speech and freedom of religion