Hitler's Rise and Consolidation of Power
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What percentage of the vote did Hitler receive in the 1932 presidential election?

  • 35% (correct)
  • 24%
  • 44%
  • 18%

    • What significant political change occurred in January 1933?

  • New civil liberties were introduced.
  • The Weimar Parliament was dissolved.
  • Adolf Hitler was appointed Chancellor. (correct)
  • Paul von Hindenburg resigned.

    • Which event in February 1933 was used as a pretext for expanding government powers?

  • The presidential election.
  • The formation of a coalition.
  • The Reichstag fire. (correct)
  • The appointment of Hitler.

    • What did the Reichstag Fire Decree do?

    <p>Suspended civil liberties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Hitler's party, the Nazis, fare in the March 1933 election?

    <p>They received 44% of the vote.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the nature of the Weimar Republic's political system?

    <p>A hybrid of both systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was President of the Weimar Republic during Hitler's appointment as Chancellor?

    <p>Paul von Hindenburg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did coalitions play in the Weimar Republic?

    <p>Parties had to form coalitions to establish a government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Paul von Hindenburg's view of Adolf Hitler prior to his appointment as Chancellor?

    <p>He was opposed to Hitler.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what context did Hindenburg use his emergency powers?

    <p>To suspend civil rights after the Reichstag fire.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event marked the beginning of The Great Depression?

    <p>The U.S. stock market crash on Black Tuesday</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant legislation was passed by the Parliament that gave Hitler unlimited legislative powers?

    <p>The Enabling Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What political party was increasingly gaining influence in Germany during the late 1920s?

    <p>The Nazi Party</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action did Hitler take while he was in jail?

    <p>He wrote Mein Kampf</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event is described as a catalyst for Hitler's rise to full control?

    <p>The Reichstag Fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes Hitler's status in Germany by July of 1933?

    <p>He was recognized as the only legal party leader.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of hyperinflation in Weimar Germany by the time Hitler was released from jail?

    <p>It was fully contained and stabilized by new currency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to civil rights in Germany following the passing of the Enabling Act?

    <p>Civil rights were suspended.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the consequence of economic turmoil on political parties?

    <p>Greater support for extreme parties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Hitler's influence grow after he was released from jail?

    <p>As a famous speaker gaining followers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the President of Germany who had some power to check the Chancellor's authority before his death?

    <p>Paul von Hindenburg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What method did the Nazis use to consolidate their power in Germany?

    <p>They employed violence and intimidation against other parties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What notable parliamentary elections occurred in 1930 in Germany?

    <p>Reichstag elections with significant Nazi representation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What interpretation exists regarding the role of Marinus van der Lubbe in the Reichstag Fire?

    <p>He was a pawn in a larger Nazi conspiracy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant trend can be associated with the rise of the Nazi party during economic crises?

    <p>Extreme political parties gained more support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which political outcome was achieved by the Reichstag following Hitler's rise?

    <p>Granting of supreme legislative powers to Hitler.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for the Nazis being relatively small players in politics before 1930?

    <p>Public awareness of Hitler was limited</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one result of Hitler's control after the Enabling Act was passed?

    <p>Prohibition of all political parties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relevance of the publication of Mein Kampf in Hitler's political career?

    <p>It solidified his role as a political theorist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year did the Parliament pass the Enabling Act?

    <p>1933</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Hitler's Rise to Power

    • Hitler released from prison in 1924, post-failed coup.
    • Nazi Party banned initially but gained influence.
    • Weimar Republic's economic stability was lost with the 1929 Great Depression..
    • The US stock market crash in 1929 signaled the global depression.
    • Economic turmoil often fuels extremist party growth.
    • Increased Nazi influence during Reichstag elections of 1930 with 18% vote.
    • Hitler ran for President in 1932, securing 35% of the vote.
    • Paul von Hindenburg, a WWI leader, remained President.
    • This was under a Weimar system, mixed Presidential and Parliamentary.

    Hitler's Appointment and Consolidation

    • 1932 Parliamentary elections yielded no majority coalition.
    • Hitler, despite not having a majority, was appointed Chancellor in January 1933.
    • Reichstag Fire in Berlin in February 1933.
    • Dutch communist Marinus van der Lubbe was found at the scene.
    • The Reichstag fire became a pretext for emergency powers.
    • Hindenburg used emergency powers suspending civil liberties via Reichstag Fire Decree.
    • March 1933 election gave Nazis 44% of the vote.
    • Nazis achieved majority in Parliament to form a coalition.
    • Enabling Act was passed giving the Chancellor (Hitler) unlimited legislative powers.
    • Hindenburg's death in 1934 solidified Hitler's control.
    • Nazi party became the only legal party in Germany by July 1933.
    • Hitler established a dictatorship in Germany.

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    Explore the dramatic events leading to Adolf Hitler's rise to power and his consolidation of control in Germany. This quiz covers key moments such as the economic turmoil of the Weimar Republic, the 1932 elections, and the pivotal Reichstag Fire. Test your knowledge of how these events shaped Nazi Germany.

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