becoming chancellor

Cards (24)

  • What were the key political developments in 1932 leading to Hitler's rise?
    • Hindenburg's re-election
    • Dismissal of Chancellor Brüning
    • Coalition plans by von Schleicher
    • Hitler's demand for Chancellorship
  • Who was the President of the Weimar Republic in 1932?
    Paul von Hindenburg
  • What did von Papen persuade Hindenburg to do in January 1933?
    Appoint Hitler as Chancellor
  • What was the outcome of the elections in July 1932 for the Nazis?
    Vote increased from 18% to 33%
  • How many seats did the Reichstag have in 1930?
    94 seats
  • How many seats did the Reichstag have in 1931?
    41 seats
  • How many meetings did the Reichstag have in 1932?
    13 seats
  • What was the political situation in May 1932?
    Hindenburg re-elected, Hitler gains votes
  • What was Chancellor Brüning's plan regarding landowners?
    To buy land to house the unemployed
  • Why did Brüning resign?
    His plan was opposed by Hindenburg
  • Who replaced Brüning as Chancellor?
    von Papen
  • What coalition was von Schleicher planning?
    A coalition between right-wing supporters and Nazis
  • What condition did Hitler set for joining the coalition?
    Removal of the SA ban
  • What happened in November 1932?
    Further elections took place
  • What warning did von Schleicher give Hindenburg?
    Von Papen's position could lead to civil war
  • What was von Schleicher's fate in January 1933?
    He lacked public and Nazi support
  • What did Hindenburg refuse from von Schleicher?
    To head a military dictatorship
  • How did von Papen influence Hindenburg's decision?
    He suggested appointing Hitler as Chancellor
  • What position did von Papen want for himself?
    Vice-Chancellor
  • What was the outcome of the April 1932 elections?
    No party had 50% of the vote
  • What happened in July 1932 elections?
    Nazi vote increased to 38%
  • What did Hitler demand after the July 1932 elections?
    To be made Chancellor
  • Who became Chancellor in December 1932?
    Von Schleicher
  • What was the outcome of the March 1933 election?
    Nazis secured two-thirds of the seats