The Reichstag Fire was supposedly set by Dutch communist Marinus van der Lubbe
27th February 1933
Hitler believed the Communists were trying to start a violent revolution and this gave him the chance to spread his views
Hitler guaranteed himself votes in the election as the public wanted a party who could stand up to the communists
Hitler manipulated Hindenburg
1. Using Article 48 powers
2. Creating the Decree for the Protection of People and State
The Decree for the Protection of People and State suspended the rights of German citizens, meant political opponentscould not have meetings and the right to have private phone calls and post was revoked
