define a dictatorship

What was Hitler's power as a chancellor?
(from Jan 1933)

Most people thought other politicians would strain Hitler- but Hitler was looking for a chance to increase his own power.

What was his first opportunity?

~ The Reichstag Fire ~

Explain how the Reichstag led to an opportunity to attack the communists?

What happened after this claim Hitler made (that there was a communist conspiracy against the government)?

What did Hitler do to prepare for the election?

~ The Elections ~

Describe the elections

What were the results?

Why were the election results important?

~ The Enabling Act ~

What is the full name of the law and what did it say?

What did the Enabling Act do?

How was the Enabling Act passed?

Why was the Enabling Act so important?

~ The Night of Long Knives ~

Hitler had Germany a one state party by the start of 1934 and wanted to make sure he was the only leader.

But who was becoming a threat to him?

Why did Hitler (and others) think that Rohm was a threat to Hitler's position?

How did Hitler remove this threat?

What were the effects of this night?

~ The Death of Hindenburg ~
(aged 87)

How did Hitler take over supreme power?

19 August-