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Hitler appointed Chancellor - Jan 30 1933

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Hitler appointed Chancellor - Jan 30 1933

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Pressured by his right-wing colleagues and the lack of other competent politicians, Hindenburg appoints Hitler as Chancellor. His condition was that the cabinet would only have 3 Nazis and Von Papen would be Vice-Chancellor.

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Not clear whether it was caused by the Nazis or by a Dutch communist worker. Hitler used the event to alert against a supposed communist uprising, and arrested several leftists. Took advantage of the opportunity to introduce an emergency decree in which all political rights guaranteed under the Weimar Constitution were temporarily suspended as a response to a 'communist threat'. It lasted until 1945.

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Nazi Slogan - The Battle against Marxism
Had an extremely high turnout of 89%. Nazi vote rose to 43.9%, securing 288 seats in parliament. Along with the 52 seats of their Nationalist Allies, they had a majority in the Reichstag.

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New Ministry for Public Enlightenment and Propaganda - March 13 1933

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New Ministry for Public Enlightenment and Propaganda - March 13 1933

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Joseph Goebbles was appointed head. This ministry was in charge of propaganda which was spread widely, as they controlled all media (radio, television, newspapers, etc).

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Law passed by Reichstag that gave the cabinet (Chancellor) power to enact laws and decrees without approval from parliament or the President.

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Lasted only one day and was ignored by many. Promoted the Nazis conspiracy that Jews were damaging Germany's honor and reputation, SA members stood in front of Jewish shops holding signs and intimidating owners.

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Law for Restoration of Professional Civil Service - April 7

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Law for Restoration of Professional Civil Service - April 7

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Administration, courts, schools and universities purged of Jewish people, political opponents - referred to as 'alien elements'. Only 5% removed.

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International labour day turned into 'Day of National Labour'
2 May trade union offices seized; all unions incorporated into new German Labour Front (DAF)

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Law against formation of other parties - July 14 1933

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Law against formation of other parties - July 14 1933

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The Nazis were declared the only legal political party in Germany. “Whoever undertakes to maintain the organisation of another political party shall be punished with penal servitude of up to three years or with imprisonment.”

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Concordat agreement between state and Vatican. The church would be banned from political activity, and government was to protect religious freedom.

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There was an election, but only the Nazis were able to stand and took most Reichstag seats.

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Law for the Reconstruction of the State - Jan 1934

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Law for the Reconstruction of the State - Jan 1934

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Local governments were overthrown by SA violence since March 1933 which allowed for the Reich to dissolve elected state assemblies and appoint Reich Governors (Nazi Gauleiter) to run states. Law formalised the overthrowing.

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The Night of the Long Knives - June 30 1934

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The Night of the Long Knives - June 30 1934

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Röhm, von Schleicher and Strasser, and other 150 opponents were murdered by Hitler's SS force. SA leadership was executed as Hitler did not agree with their approach of revolution and threatened his power.

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Law Concerning the Head of State of the German Reich - Aug 1 1934

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Law Concerning the Head of State of the German Reich - Aug 1 1934

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Hitler becomes undisputed head of government, as the offices of president and chancellor are now merged as the new position of Führer and Reich Chancellor. Confirmed by a plebiscite.

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This meant no separation between the Chancellor and President anymore, as Hitler combined the offices and proclaimed himself as Fuhrer.