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Chancellor of Germany

The title held by Hitler when he first came to power in January 1933, marking the beginning of his rise to dictatorship.

Reichstag election

The election held in March 1933, which was crucial for Hitler to gain seats in the Reichstag and consolidate power.

Chancellor of Germany

The title held by Hitler when he first came to power in January 1933, marking the beginning of his rise to dictatorship.

Reichstag election

The election held in March 1933, which was crucial for Hitler to gain seats in the Reichstag and consolidate power.

Reichstag Fire

An event on February 27, 1933, where the Reichstag building was set on fire, used by Hitler to justify emergency laws.

Emergency law

Legislation passed by President Hindenburg that allowed Hitler to restrict personal liberties and imprison political opponents.

Enabling Act

The law passed on March 23, 1933, granting Hitler the authority to enact laws without Reichstag approval for four years.

One-party state

The political system established after July 14, 1933, when all political parties except the Nazi Party were banned.

Night of the Long Knives

The purge on June 30, 1934, where Hitler eliminated SA leaders and other opponents, solidifying his control over the Nazi Party.

Führer

The title declared by Hitler on August 19, 1934, when he combined the roles of president, chancellor, and head of the army.

Oath of allegiance

The requirement for members of the armed forces to pledge loyalty to Hitler personally, rather than to Germany.

Local government reorganization

The restructuring of local governance in Germany, placing Nazi officials in charge to ensure control.

Abolition of trade unions

The disbanding of trade unions and arrest of their leaders, further consolidating Hitler's power.

Concordat

An agreement signed with the Pope that allowed Hitler to strengthen his regime without interference from the Catholic Church.

People's courts

Special courts established by Hitler where judges were required to swear loyalty to the Nazi regime, ensuring judicial control.

Complete control

By autumn 1934, Hitler had established total dominance over Germany, eliminating all forms of opposition.