Which accident allowed Hitler to push through the Enabling Act?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to identify the specific event that enabled Hitler to pass the Enabling Act, which is a significant aspect of German political history. The options provided relate to key events in the timeline of Hitler's rise to power.
Answer
Reichstag fire
The final answer is the Reichstag fire.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is the Reichstag fire.
More Information
The Reichstag fire occurred on February 27, 1933, and was quickly blamed on the Communists by the Nazis. This event allowed Hitler to pass the Reichstag Fire Decree and subsequently the Enabling Act, granting him dictatorial powers.
Tips
A common mistake is assuming that the Enabling Act itself was the starting point of Hitler's rise to power, while it was actually an outcome following the Reichstag fire and the subsequent Reichstag Fire Decree.
Sources
- The Enabling Act | Holocaust Encyclopedia - encyclopedia.ushmm.org
- Enabling Act | 1933, Definition, Adolf Hitler, & Third Reich | Britannica - britannica.com
- The True Story of the Reichstag Fire and the Nazi Rise to Power - smithsonianmag.com
