Lesson 14: How did Hitler become chancellor

• What was the outcome of the presidential election in March 1932?

  Hindenburg 55%, Hitler 35%, Thalmann 13%
• Why was there a need for another presidential election in March 1932?

  No candidate gained over 50% of the vote
• What strategy did Hitler use to gain support during the election campaign?

  He flew from town to town using aircraft
• What role did the SA play during the election campaign?

  They broke up opposition meetings
• Who was Chancellor before Hitler became Chancellor?

  Chancellor Bruning
• What were the two poor decisions made by Chancellor Bruning?

  He wanted to buy land and resigned
• Who was General Von Schleicher?

  A high-ranking army official
• What condition did Hitler set for supporting Von Papen?

  The ban on the SA must be ended
• What happened on 30th May 1932?

  Von Papen became Chancellor
• How did Von Schleicher view the Nazi Party?

  He thought they were 'merely children'
• What was the result of the violent campaigning between Nazis and Communists?

  100 people killed and 7,000 injured
• What percentage of votes did the Nazis win in the election?

  38% of all votes
• What did Hitler ask Hindenburg to do after the election?

  Sack Von Papen and make him Chancellor
• Why did Hindenburg refuse to make Hitler Chancellor initially?

  He disliked Hitler personally
• Who was appointed Chancellor after Von Papen?

  Von Schleicher
• What was Von Schleicher's situation as Chancellor?

  He struggled with little support
• What was Von Papen's suggestion to Hindenburg regarding Hitler?

  Make Hitler Chancellor to control him
• When was Hitler appointed Chancellor?

  30th January 1933