Germany

Germany

The lean years, 1924-29
1. It won only 12 seats in election.
  1. Party did not do well.
    1. There were disagreements when Hitler was in prison.
  2. Reorganised the party to make more efficient.
Depression helped Hitler
1. Caused chaos in Germany
  1. Government couldn't take control
    1. Unemployment was a big issue.
    2. Street battles were frequent.
Events 32-33
1. July - General Election made great violence
  1. Communists VS Nazi's / 100 people died every fight.
    1. Hitler became Chancellor
      1. Hindumberg thought he could control Hitler.
    2. Reichstag fire, a naked communist was blamed at the scene
  2. 30th Jan 33 - Von Papen became Vice Chancellor
Removal of Oppositing 33-34
1. Chancellor - Tried to increase number of Nazi's
2. Got Hidenburg to dissolve the Reichstag.
3. Enabling Act - March-33
  1. Give him right to pass law for 4 years.
    1. However needs majority vote.
      1. Hitler ordered SA to continue intimidating the ops.
        81 communist members of Reichstag was expelled.
        Enabling act got 441 votes to 91.
        Was given power for 4 years.
4. Banning Trade Unions
  1. Weaken communist workers.
    1. 23rd of March
Reichstag Fire Feb - 33.
1. Marinus van der Lubbe was arrested for "crime"
  1. Nazi's blamed the communists.
  2. H told Hindenberg to pass emergency law.
    1. Using law 1000 communisms put in prison
    2. Still didn't have majority of votes.

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