How Hitler eliminated his opposition
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- HOW HITLER ELIMINATED HIS OPPOSITION
- FEBRUARY 1933
- Hilter arranged a new election for March 1933
- As Chancellor, Hitler had a greater influence over many newspapers and radio stations.
- Hitler also controlled the police, who he could use to intimidate voters and beat up opponents.
- 28 FEBRUARY 1933
- A protection law was given by Hindenburg to Hitler to give power to deal with Germany's problems.
- 27 FEBRUARY 1933
- The Reichstag was burnt down and blamed on the communists by Hitler
- MARCH 1933
- 'Protection of the People Law' was given and banned communists taking part in the election campaign.
- 4,000 communists were thrown into prison.
- 23 MARCH 1933
- The Centre Party joined the Nazis
- 'The Enabling Act' allowed Hitler to make laws without asking the politicians in the Reichstag
- 7 APRIL 1933
- The first concentration camp for political prisoners was opened
- Hitler was put in charge of all local government, councils and the Police
- The Gestapo was formed.
- 2 MAY 1933
- Hitler banned all trade unions and threw leaders in jail.
- 2 AUGUST 1934
- The Night of the Long Knives
- When Hindenburg died Hitler immediately took over as President as well as remaining Chancellor
- 14 JULY 1933
- Hitler banned all political parties in Germany except the Nazis
- FEBRUARY 1933
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