The appointment of Hitler as Chancellor

NOTE: These cards work well on their own or in conjunction with another set I made with the dates of these events.

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Explain the role of Schleicher in the fall of Bruning's govt. in May 1932
Schleicher felt ban on SA could lead to Nazi uprising → Hitler agreed not to oppose new govt. if there was a new Reichstag election + lift on SA ban → Hindenburg wouldn’t sign presidential decree from Schleicher → Bruning resignation
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Why was Papen's govt nicknamed the "cabinet of barons"?
All but two posts were filled by industrial elite.
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What party was awarded the other two posts and why?
DNVP - they were the only party that supported Papen's coalition
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What did Papen believe was the biggest threat to Germany?
Communist revolution
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Describe Papen's destruction of democratic government in Prussia.
After serious political violence, Papen blamed govt, made himself Reich Commissioner and purged govt of SPD members
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Why did the November Reichstag elections signal trouble for NSDAP?
Frequent campaigning had exhausted fund, vote fell to under 33%
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Why was Hindenburg's inner circle important?
Controllled access to Hindenburg + involved in appointments of Chancellors
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Why was Schleicher reluctant to take the role as Chancellor?
He preferred to work behind the scenes + would've been hard due to his alienation of Papen
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Why did Hitler get rid of the Strasser brothers?
They were a threat to his authority due to their socialist belief
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What is meant by "backstairs intrigue"?
Manipulation by a small group of people
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How did backstairs intrigue feature in the appointment of Hitler as Chancellor?
He manipulated Hindenburg's inner circle and Papen
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Why did those involved in Hitler's appointment feel they could control him?
He was poorly educated and inexperienced in govt; cabinet wasn't domnated by Nazis
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Card 2

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Why was Papen's govt nicknamed the "cabinet of barons"?

Back

All but two posts were filled by industrial elite.

Card 3

Front

What party was awarded the other two posts and why?

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

What did Papen believe was the biggest threat to Germany?

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

Describe Papen's destruction of democratic government in Prussia.

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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