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Hitler's Rise to Power: Enabling Act, Reichstag Fire, Night of the Long Knives
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Night of the Long Knives
On June 30, 1934, Hitler orchestrated the Night of the Long Knives, a purge of potential threats to his power:
- Ernst Röhm, leader of the SA, wanted to incorporate the army into the SA
- Röhm pushed for a social revolution, threatening Hitler's power
- Hitler chose the army over the SA
- SS carried out arrests and executions of over 400 "enemies of the state"
Example: Victims included Ernst Röhm, Kurt von Schleicher, and Gustav von Kahr.
Significance of the Night of the Long Knives:
- Eliminated Hitler's opponents
- Secured army support
- Reduced SA's role
- Allowed expansion of the SS under Heinrich Himmler
Highlight: This event was a turning point in establishing Hitler's dictatorship and consolidating his power.
Death of Hindenburg and Hitler's Rise to Führer
On August 2, 1934, two significant events occurred:
- President Hindenburg died
- Hitler combined the roles of president and chancellor, becoming Führer
Vocabulary: Führer means "leader" in German.
Army Oath of Loyalty
On the same day as Hindenburg's death, Hitler required the German army to swear an oath of loyalty to him personally:
Quote: "I swear by God this sacred oath that I shall render unconditional obedience to Adolf Hitler, the Führer of the German Reich, supreme commander of the armed forces, and that I shall at all times be prepared, as a brave soldier, to give my life for this oath."
This oath ensured Hitler had a strong, loyal army at his command, completing his consolidation of power in Germany.
Hitler Becomes Chancellor
On January 30, 1933, Hitler became chancellor of Germany through legal means. Franz von Papen convinced President Hindenburg to appoint a Nazi-Nationalist government with Hitler as chancellor and von Papen as vice-chancellor.
Highlight: Hitler's rise to power was achieved through democratic processes, not a violent coup.
Reichstag Fire
On February 27, 1933, the Reichstag building was set ablaze. Hitler exploited this event to consolidate power:
- Blamed communists for the fire
- Convinced Hindenburg to arrest 4,000 communist leaders
- Banned communist and socialist newspapers
- Persuaded Hindenburg to sign the "Decree for the Protection of People and State"
Definition: The Reichstag was the German parliament building.
This decree granted Hitler emergency powers, including the ability to restrict free speech and imprison people without trial.
The Enabling Act
On March 23, 1933, the Reichstag passed the Enabling Act, a crucial step in Hitler's consolidation of power:
- Nazis won 285 seats in the March 5 election but lacked a majority
- Hitler banned communists from entering the Reichstag
- SA surrounded the building, preventing opponents from entering
- The act passed with 444 votes in favor and 94 against
Highlight: The Enabling Act effectively ended the Weimar Constitution and became the foundation of the Third Reich.
Consequences of the Enabling Act:
- Trade unions banned on May 2, 1933
- Strikes made illegal
- German Labour Front established
- Law against political parties created on July 14, 1933
- Censorship imposed
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Hitler's Rise to Power: Enabling Act, Reichstag Fire, Night of the Long Knives
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@awright_ouju
Hitler's consolidation of power from January 1933 to August 1934 transformed Germany into a dictatorship. Key events included:
- Hitler's appointment as Chancellor
- The Reichstag Fire
- The Enabling Act
- The Night of the Long Knives
- Hindenburg's death and Hitler becoming Führer... Show more
Night of the Long Knives
On June 30, 1934, Hitler orchestrated the Night of the Long Knives, a purge of potential threats to his power:
- Ernst Röhm, leader of the SA, wanted to incorporate the army into the SA
- Röhm pushed for a social revolution, threatening Hitler's power
- Hitler chose the army over the SA
- SS carried out arrests and executions of over 400 "enemies of the state"
Example: Victims included Ernst Röhm, Kurt von Schleicher, and Gustav von Kahr.
Significance of the Night of the Long Knives:
- Eliminated Hitler's opponents
- Secured army support
- Reduced SA's role
- Allowed expansion of the SS under Heinrich Himmler
Highlight: This event was a turning point in establishing Hitler's dictatorship and consolidating his power.
Death of Hindenburg and Hitler's Rise to Führer
On August 2, 1934, two significant events occurred:
- President Hindenburg died
- Hitler combined the roles of president and chancellor, becoming Führer
Vocabulary: Führer means "leader" in German.
Army Oath of Loyalty
On the same day as Hindenburg's death, Hitler required the German army to swear an oath of loyalty to him personally:
Quote: "I swear by God this sacred oath that I shall render unconditional obedience to Adolf Hitler, the Führer of the German Reich, supreme commander of the armed forces, and that I shall at all times be prepared, as a brave soldier, to give my life for this oath."
This oath ensured Hitler had a strong, loyal army at his command, completing his consolidation of power in Germany.
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Hitler Becomes Chancellor
On January 30, 1933, Hitler became chancellor of Germany through legal means. Franz von Papen convinced President Hindenburg to appoint a Nazi-Nationalist government with Hitler as chancellor and von Papen as vice-chancellor.
Highlight: Hitler's rise to power was achieved through democratic processes, not a violent coup.
Reichstag Fire
On February 27, 1933, the Reichstag building was set ablaze. Hitler exploited this event to consolidate power:
- Blamed communists for the fire
- Convinced Hindenburg to arrest 4,000 communist leaders
- Banned communist and socialist newspapers
- Persuaded Hindenburg to sign the "Decree for the Protection of People and State"
Definition: The Reichstag was the German parliament building.
This decree granted Hitler emergency powers, including the ability to restrict free speech and imprison people without trial.
The Enabling Act
On March 23, 1933, the Reichstag passed the Enabling Act, a crucial step in Hitler's consolidation of power:
- Nazis won 285 seats in the March 5 election but lacked a majority
- Hitler banned communists from entering the Reichstag
- SA surrounded the building, preventing opponents from entering
- The act passed with 444 votes in favor and 94 against
Highlight: The Enabling Act effectively ended the Weimar Constitution and became the foundation of the Third Reich.
Consequences of the Enabling Act:
- Trade unions banned on May 2, 1933
- Strikes made illegal
- German Labour Front established
- Law against political parties created on July 14, 1933
- Censorship imposed
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Stefan S
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Samantha Klich
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Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
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Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
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This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
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The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
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I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
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