Political Developments in 1932

    Cards (27)

    • In which month and year did Hindenburg stand for re-election against Hitler?
      March 1932
    • How many votes did Hindenburg receive in the March 1932 election?

      18 million votes
    • What was the outcome of the March 1932 election?

      No one received over 50%
    • How many votes did Hitler receive in the March 1932 election?
      11 million votes
    • What was Hindenburg's vote count in the April 1932 election?

      19 million votes
    • Did Hindenburg receive over 50% of the votes in the April 1932 election?
      Yes, he received just over 50%
    • How many votes did Hitler receive in the April 1932 election?
      13 million votes
    • Why did Chancellor Brüning resign on 30 May 1932?

      He lost support in the Reichstag and President
    • What actions led to Brüning losing support?
      He banned the SA and SS
    • Who influenced Hindenburg after Brüning's resignation?
      General von Schleicher
    • Who did von Schleicher suggest as a good Chancellor?
      Franz von Papen
    • Why was von Papen's appointment undemocratic?
      He lacked support in the Reichstag
    • When did von Papen become Chancellor?
      30 May 1932
    • What condition did Hitler set for joining von Papen's coalition?
      Removal of the SA ban
    • What happened in July 1932 during the election campaign?

      100 people were killed
    • How many seats did the Nazis win in the July 1932 election?

      230 seats
    • What percentage of the vote did the Nazis achieve in July 1932?

      30%
    • What was Hitler's position after the July 1932 election?

      He demanded to be made Chancellor
    • Why did Hindenburg refuse to appoint Hitler as Chancellor?
      Hindenburg hated Hitler
    • What did Hindenburg do instead of appointing Hitler?
      Called another election
    • What was the outcome of the November 1932 election?

      Nazi votes fell to 196 seats
    • Did the Nazis remain the largest party after the November 1932 election?

      Yes, they remained the largest party
    • Who did Hindenburg appoint after sacking von Papen?
      von Schleicher
    • What was von Schleicher's support situation?
      No support in the Reichstag or public
    • What suggestion did von Papen make to Hindenburg?
      Make Hitler Chancellor, von Papen Vice Chancellor
    • When was Hitler appointed Chancellor of Germany?
      30 January 1933
    • What were the key events leading to Hitler's appointment as Chancellor?
      • March 1932: Hindenburg vs. Hitler election
      • April 1932: Hindenburg re-elected
      • May 1932: Brüning resigns
      • May 1932: von Papen becomes Chancellor
      • July 1932: Nazis win 230 seats
      • November 1932: Nazis lose seats but remain largest party
      • January 1933: Hitler appointed Chancellor