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How did the Reichstag Fire help Hitler consolidate his power?
Hitler blamed the communists for the fire > used article 48 to arrest communists + prevent them from campaigning > Hitler achieved 52% of votes during elections
What was the significance of the Enabling Act?
Hitler could enact new laws without interference from the Reichstag for 4 years
What happened during the Night of the Long knives?
Hitler purged the people he viewed as enemies + placed von Papen under house arrest
Name one of Hitler's economic policies and explain how it benefitted the people.
Public work projects, conservation programs & RAD - jobs for the people + boosted economy. Deficit financing - available $$. Rearmament - jobs
What was Strength Through Joy?
Incentive for workers - cheap theatre and cinema tickets, trips, cruises etc
Name 2 ways the Nazi Party controlled the German people.
Gestapo (secret police), concentration camps, Nazi-approved Judges
Name 2 aims of propaganda and censorship in Germany
1) to impress Germans and win them over. 2) to limit German access to information and ideas. 3) to remind Germans of the Power of the State
How were women treated in Nazi Germany?
Seen as mothers and spouses. excluded from politics and academics. not allowed to vote and pursue university. employment was limited & discrimination encouraged
Name 2 things done by the Nazi Party to discriminate the Jews.
1) Nuremberg laws - removed German citizenship from Jews + removed their rights. 2) Kristallnacht - attack on Jewish shops, workplaces + ppl. 3) Final Solution
Name one group that resisted the Nazi Party.
White Rose, Edelweiss Pirates
