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When was the reichstag fire?

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27th February 1933

1
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How were the courts controlled?

A

National Socialist League for Maintenance of Law was set up
Judges had to join otherwise they couldn’t be judges
Sentences were increased if they weren’t considered harsh enough
Set up people’s courts

2
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What were the key features of the Reichstag fire?

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Marinus Van der Lubbe was blamed
Said communists were planning revolution so they were in a state of emergency
Nazi probably started it
4000 communists were arrested

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What was the enabling act?

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Gave hitler the power to rule by decree for four years if they were in a state of emergency but Reich government had to agree

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Why did the government agree to the enabling act?

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They were intimidated by the SA who were there
Thought they were in a state of emergency
They were nazis

5
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How many votes did the enabling act pass by?

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441 to 83

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How did the enabling act help Germany become a dictatorship?

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Gave parliament no power

Gave hitler the power to remove enemies

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When were trade unions banned?

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May 1933

8
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Why did hitler target trade unions?

A

They could organise a strike which could affect the economy

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How did hitler ban other parties?

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A law banning establishment in July 1933
Attacked, arrested or beaten up
Sent to concentration camps

10
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How did banning other parties and trade unions help Germany to become a dictatorship?

A

No threats outside his party

11
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When did Hindenburg die?

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2nd August 1934

12
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How did Hindenburg’s death help make Germany a dictatorship?

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No one could fire him

13
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What did hitler do after Hindenburg’s death?

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Force an oath of loyalty directly to him from every soldier
Took on responsibilities of president
Called himself Der Fuhrer

14
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When was the night of the long knives?

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30th June 1934

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What happened on the night of the long knives?

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Hitler eliminated threats within his own party by saying they were plotting against him
400 people killed (including 150 of SA)
Röhm was taken to jail and left with a gun
Von Schliecher killed
Von Papen surrounded

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Why was Röhm important to target in the night of the long knives?

A

Had more socialist views than hitler
Opposed some policies
Perfect position to challenge them with 3 million soliders behind him (SA)

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How did the knight of the long knives help Germany to become a dictatorship?

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Made army more willing to accept orders

Eliminated threats within his own party

18
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Why were the churches important to target?

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Strong influence

Opposed some teachings (Christianity taught tolerance and peace and nazis taught strength and violence)

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What did hitler agree at first with the Catholic Church?

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To confirm freedom of worship

Not to interfere with catholic schools

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What did the Catholic Church agree with hitler at first?

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Priests wouldn’t interfere with politics

Bishops swore oath of loyalty to national socialist regime

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What happened to catholics in the late 30s?

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Priests harassed
Priests sent to concentration camps
Catholic youth activities banned
Catholic schools taught in same ways as state schools

22
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Why did some Protestants work with the nazis?

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Grateful for protection from communism

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What was the Pastors’ Emergency League?

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Set up by Pastor Martin Niemöller
Campaigned against Nazi actions
Niemöller arrested and sent to concentration camp 1937
PEL banned 1937

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What was the German Christian Movement?

A

Ludwig Muller was leader

Hitler made him Reich bishop of Germany in September 1933