How did Hitler become dictator?

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When was Hitler elected chancellor of Germany?
January 1933.
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When Hitler was chancellor, what 2 types of opposition did he face?
Political and Military.
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What was the first thing Hitler did as chancellor?
Called for new elections.
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On 27th Feb, the Reichstag burnt down. Who was convicted of this crime?
Van Der Lubbe.
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Who else was blamed for the fire?
All communists.
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Why was blaming the communists good for Nazis?
People feared them and didn't vote for them in the elections.
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What powers did the emergency decree give Hitler?
Search houses, Detain people without trial, Banned state radio, Banned state newspapers, Death penalty for wide variety of crimes.
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Where did the Nazis put their political opponents?
Concentration camps.
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Who was the leader of the SA?
Ernst Rohm.
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What type of country did Hitler turn Germany into?
Totalarian Dictatorship.
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What reasons did people vote for the Nazis in the elections?
Believed, if loyal, Reichstag would never be destroyed, Would recieve payment if they voted Hitler, Hindenburg supported Hitler, People were desperate.
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Who no longer had power in Germany, thanks to the enabling act?
The German people and the Reichstag.
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