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Flashcards by lily bevan, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by lily bevan
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| Question | Answer |
| What is meant by the night of the long knives? | The purging of Hitler's political & military rivals in the SA |
| What were some causes for the NOTLK? | The Nazi party's need to win support from the army, & the fact that they were seen as a threat. |
| Why did some leading nazis see the SA as a threat? | They felt that their activities might cause backlash against Hitler |
| How did Rohm create tension? | Rohm, SA leader, wanted to incorporate the army into the SA & was disappointed with Hitler's relationship with industrialists & army leaders. In addition to this he also had more socialist views |
| What were some characteristics of the NOTLK? | Rohm & the main leaders of the SA were shot by the SS. In addition to this, old oppositions were killed. In total about 400 people died |
| Why was the NOTLK significant? | Hitler eradicated would-be opponents & secured the support of the army. It also created a reign of terror which helped secure rule. |
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