Nazis would use loudspeakers in streets to appeal to German nation
27th Feb 1933 Reichstag set on fire- found at the scene was a Dutch Communist- Marinus van der Lubbe
Hitler used this to blame Communists and subsequently got KPD banned
Hitler then asked Hindenburg to pass the Decree for the Protection of People and State- which limited individualism, imprisoning opponents and gave greater control to the police force- Nazi dictatorship now more likely
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March 1933 Elections
Nazis gained 43.9% of vote not enough for overall majority
Got a majority through an alliance with DNVP
For Nazis to make constitutional changes needed a 2/3 majority
Got the Enabling Act March 23rd passed through support from ZP
Weimar Constitution a rubber stamp
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Political Structure
All local parliaments abolished replaced in reflection to election results
Reichstadthalter- offices of leaders of 35 Gaue
Jan 1934- law for recon. of state- allowed Reichsrat to be abolished
Also govt. were outlawed and replaced by Nazi governors
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More Laws
April 7th 1933 Law for Restoration of Civil Service passed- banned Nazi opponents and Jews from working in it
Dec. 1933 Law to Ensure Unity of Party and State was passed
May 2nd 1933 all Trade Unions banned and DAF set up to stop industrial and labour conflicts
KPD, SPD and ZP all banned- DVP, DNP and DNVP voluntarily disbanded
July 1933- Law Against Formation of Political Parties passes- professional bodies lost their independence
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Night of the Long Knives
Hitler saw a threat from SA and Rohm who wanted a revolution
30th June 1934 280 SA leaders and 400 political opponents killed inc. Rohm all killed
Law was passed that made NoLK legal
Nazis were now in firm control
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Creation of Dictatorship
August 2nd 1934 Hindenburg passed away- Hitler now in full power
August 19th a plebiscite for creation of Office for Fuhrer- 89.9% voted in favour
Army oath of allegiance to Hitler followed and a Nazi Dictatorship was now established
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