How effectively did Hitler establish and consolidate Nazi authority 1933-45? (2)

Topics covered:

The Nazi consolidation of power

Hitler and government

The police state

Resistance up to 1945

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Upon entering power, Hitler immediately...
Dissolved the Reichstag, calling a new election
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On the 27th of February 1933, the Reichstag was set alight by a young Dutch communist. How did the Nazis respond?
They cynically exploited the situation –the Decree for the Protection of the People and the State was passed, which granted Hitler emergency powers. Political and civil liberties were suspended and many anti-Nazis were arrested. The KPD was banned.
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The Enabling Act did not:
Banned the wearing of political uniforms
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By spring 1933, Hitler was empowered by three key factors which did not include:
Military support
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Despite the initial positive development of work creation schemes and the declaration of May 1st as international socialist labour day. Following this, an event did NOT occur:
The DAF began to assassinate SPD leaders as they grew in power
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Following the end of the unions, what did not occur?
The leader of the SA was immediately assassinated in the Night of the Long Knives
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The process of coordinating the Centre Party did not include...
The formation of an alliance between Catholic youth groups and the Nazi-sanctioned youth organisations
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On May 7th 1933, Ernst Oberfohren – leader of the DNVP in Reichstag – was found dead in his home after being forced to resign. This led to:
The dissolution of the party and the amalgamation of the closely-linked paramilitary
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Why the army seemingly escape coordination?
General von Blomberg banned Nazi officers joining the army
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The following did not occur in the period of Gleichschaltung:
Hitler began a speedy process of nationalisation and land redistribution
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On June 30th 1934, Hitler eliminated the SA as a political and military force. Which fact about it is untrue?
Conservative politicians became concerned over the rise of the **
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Did cabinet meetings decline or increase over time?
Decrease - 72 meetings in 1933, 4 in 1936 and final meeting in February 1938
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In 1939, the police state system numbered:
250,000 involved
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The court system was not impacted in which way?
People swore into court on a copy of Mein Kampf
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A spy network successfully gained access to GVT and military through an aristocratic sympathiser. From 1938-342, this cell transmitted vital information back to Moscow – however, all members eventually caught & horrifically tortured. What was the name o
The Red Orchestra
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What was the Kreisau Circle?
A wide-ranging group of officers, aristocrats, academics & churchmen who drew up plans for Germany post-Hitler
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What percent of religious leaders were harassed by the Nazi regime?
Over 50% of Protestant pastors and 40% of Catholic clergy
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On the 27th of February 1933, the Reichstag was set alight by a young Dutch communist. How did the Nazis respond?

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They cynically exploited the situation –the Decree for the Protection of the People and the State was passed, which granted Hitler emergency powers. Political and civil liberties were suspended and many anti-Nazis were arrested. The KPD was banned.

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The Enabling Act did not:

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By spring 1933, Hitler was empowered by three key factors which did not include:

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Despite the initial positive development of work creation schemes and the declaration of May 1st as international socialist labour day. Following this, an event did NOT occur:

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