Building dictatorship 1933-34

• What was the main topic of the video?

  The process of consolidating Hitler's power
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  They are often demonetized and depromoted
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• What is the timeline of Hitler's rise to dictatorship?

  • January 1933: Hitler becomes Chancellor
  • February 27, 1933: Reichstag Fire
  • March 5, 1933: Elections held
  • March 24, 1933: Enabling Act passed
  • July 1933: Political parties banned
  • June 30, 1934: Night of the Long Knives
  • August 2, 1934: Hindenburg dies, Hitler becomes Führer
• When did Hitler become Chancellor of Germany?

  January 1933
• What was the significance of the Reichstag Fire?

  It allowed Hitler to clamp down on opponents
• Who was blamed for the Reichstag Fire?

  A Dutch communist named Marinus van der Lubbe
• What did the decree for the protection of the people and State allow Hitler to do?

  Imprison opponents and ban communist newspapers
• How did Hitler use the police to his advantage?

  He forced them to ignore SA violence
• What was the outcome of the March 1933 elections?

  Nazis secured 288 seats and 44% of the vote
• What did the Enabling Act allow Hitler to do?

  Pass laws without Reichstag approval
• What was the effect of banning trade unions?

  Removed a major political opponent
• What happened during the Night of the Long Knives?

  Hitler arrested and murdered his opponents
• Why did Hitler target Ernst Röhm during the Night of the Long Knives?

  He feared Röhm would overthrow him
• When did Hindenburg die?

  August 2, 1934
• What title did Hitler declare himself after Hindenburg's death?

  Führer of Germany
• What was the final outcome of Hitler's consolidation of power?

  He became the undisputed dictator of Germany
• What were the key events leading to Hitler's dictatorship?

  1. Reichstag Fire
  2. March 1933 Elections
  3. Enabling Act
  4. Night of the Long Knives
  5. Death of Hindenburg
• What was the role of the SA during Hitler's rise to power?

  They intimidated political opponents
• How did the Army respond to Hitler after Hindenburg's death?

  They pledged their loyalty to Hitler
• What was the impact of the Allied Forces on Hitler's power?

  They eventually unseated him after WWII