The Night of the Long Knives

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Created on: 20-05-18 17:14

When was the Night of the Long Knives?

30th June 1934

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Why did the NLK happen?

The SA, especially Rohm, wanted a 'Second Revolution' and wanted a more political role for the SA, as well some fundamental social and economic reforms. There was a power struggle between the SA and the army.

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What happened on the NLK?

Rohm and the main leaders of the SA were shot, as well as Schleicher and Strasser.

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What were the effects of the purge?

The German army had endorsed Hitler's regime; Army swore personal oath of allegiance to Hitler; SA virtually disarmed; Emergence of S S; Hitler had secured his own personal political supremacy; When Hindenburg died, there was no political crisis.

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Which was more important in the establishment of the Nazi Dictatorship: Night of the Long Knives or the 1933 Enabling Act?

The Enabling Act was more important because it facilitated the creation of the dictatorship for at least 4 years, which was likely to outrun Hindenburg's life. Without it, he could not have bypassed the Reichstag to get rid of opposition.

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Which was more important in the establishment of the Nazi Dictatorship: Night of the Long Knives or the 1933 Enabling Act?

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