germany end of weimar + consolidation of power

When was the reichstag fire and who was blamed

27th feb 1933 - Communist Marinus van der lubbe

when did hitler achieve full dictatorship over Germany

August 1934

what happened august 2nd 1934

Hindenburg died, army swore an oath of loyalty to HITLER.

Who were the key political parties during the Weimar era?

Key political parties included the Social Democratic Party (SPD), the Communist Party (KPD), and the National Socialist German Workers' Party (NSDAP - Nazi Party).

What was hyperinflation in Weimar Germany?

Hyperinflation in Weimar Germany occurred in the early 1920s when the value of the German mark plummeted, leading to skyrocketing prices and economic chaos.

What event marked the end of the Weimar Republic?

The end of the Weimar Republic was marked by the appointment of Adolf Hitler as Chancellor in January 1933 and the subsequent consolidation of power.

What cultural developments occurred during Weimar Germany?

Weimar Germany is known for significant cultural developments, including advancements in art, literature, theater, and cinema, reflecting the tumultuous social changes.

What was the role of the League of Nations in Weimar Germany?

The League of Nations played a role in Weimar Germany by overseeing the signing of treaties and fostering international relations, aiming to prevent future conflicts.

when was hitler appointed chancellor

30th Jan 1933

when was the night of the long knives

30 June 1934

Causes for the notlk

hitler no longer needed the sa

hitler claimed revolution as over, rohm did not and contained 4.5 mil men that seemed to be a major threat to hitler.

when was the Great Depression

1929

how did the Wall Street crash affect Germany

germany relied on America, closement of factories - loss of jobs

america demanded money Germany didn’t have, economic depression

when was unemployment at its peak and figures

in 1932 - 6 million unemployed, homelessness + starvation

how did hitler use the homelessness to the advantage

offered work and break for all those that voted him

how did the nazis use propaganda in the end of weimar

1929- 1932, 120 nazi newspapers, hitler youth, mass rallies, posters, banners everywhere

how was the Weimar Republic weak

could not decide on how to help the unemployed

proportional representation

1932 - democracy failed

how did hitlers speeches assist him in the end of weimar

hitler was a good orator, meaning he inspired people with his speeches and gave hope.

when was hitler gave emergency powers

march 1 1933

how did hitler use his emergency powers

communists banned from elections

4000 communists thrown into prison

increase nazi intimidation and violence

when was the enabling act passed

23 march 1933

what did the enabling act grant

Gave government full powers for the next 4 years without needing to get the reichstag to agree. it gave hitler the dictatorship he wanted

when was the gestapo formed

April 7 1933

how long was rohms trial

1 minute

when was the merge of the two main roles within the reichstag

hours after hindenbergs death, and it was the roles of chancellor and president. to become fuhrer.