In what year did Hitler run for president against Hidenburg (president at the time
1932
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In the 1932 elections, in Hitlers speeches, who did he blame for the problems Germany was facing?
The novmeber criminals and the jews
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who were the "November criminals"?
those who signed the Treat of Versailles
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In the 1932 elections Hitler promised what?
to build a better Germany
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Did Hitler win the 1932 elections?
No, he only lost to Hidenburg on a second vote. The Nazis felt they were close to success.
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The 1932 election campaigns were very voilent, who fought each other in the streets? and how many people were killed?
Nazis and communists, nearly 100 people were killed.
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In what year did the Nazis become the largest party in the reichstag?
1932
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As the Nazis were the largest party in the reichstag Hitler demanded to be chancellor, but Hidenburg did what?
Refused and appointed Von Papen as chancellor
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Who was Von Papen?
a conservative polictian with no reichstag party base
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How did the Fear of communism after the Wall street crash help Hitler?
Many people were desperate after the crash and turned to extremeist parties, such as communists, many wealthy and powerful industrialists and middle class business men were worried about a communist takeover so turned to the Nazis (anti-communists)
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How did the Economic Crisis that followed the Depression help Hitler?
By Jan 1932 unemployment rised to 6 million, Hitler promised to get these people back to work in exchange for their support.
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Why did Von Papen call another election in November 1932?
He had little support in the reichstag, to achieve his aims he needed more support.
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What happened to the Nazis after the November 1932 elections?
They lost seats but remained the largest party.
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Why did Hidenburg and Von Papen make Hitler Chancellor?
Hitler had supoort in the Reichstag which Von Papen did not, and they believed they could control him once they made him chancellor.
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What did Hitler try to do once he was appointed as chancellor?
Increase the number of Nazis in government, persauding Hidenburgto dissolve the Reichstag and hold another general election
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when was the Reichstag fire?
27th Feb 1933
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Who was arrested for the Reichstag fire?
Marinus van der Lubbe, A communist
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