Key interpretations for Hitler's Consolidation of Power

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  • Created on: 19-03-18 20:47

Hitler's appointment as chancellor

  • Hitler's personality
  • Political intrigue i.e. role of Hindenburg and von Papen
  • Nazis were largest party
  • Some highlight how the Nazis may have peaked in popularity i.e. had fewer seats in second election of 1932.
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Reichstag Fire

  • Nazis were to blame
  • Communists were to blame
  • Van der Lubbe acted alone
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Night of the Long Knives

  • Prevent a merger between SA and the Army
  • Prevent a second 'socialist' revolution
  • Secure Hitler's leadership by removing potential rivals
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Why Hitler was not opposed over the Night of the L

  • Genuine support for his actions
  • Fear
  • Propaganda
  • Didn't think Hitler was responsible
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