Hitler’s Rise to Power Flashcard

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What event allowed Hitler to pass the Reichstag Fire Decree in 1933?

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The Reichstag Fire

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What law gave Hitler dictatorial powers in March 1933?

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The Enabling Act

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Which event led to the banning of all political parties except the Nazi Party?

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The Law Against the Formation of New Parties (July 1933)

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Who was appointed as Minister of Propaganda in 1933?

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Joseph Goebbels

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What was the main reason Hitler targeted the SA during the Night of the Long Knives?

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To eliminate Ernst Röhm and consolidate power with the German Army

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Who was the leader of the SA that Hitler had killed during the Night of the Long Knives?

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Ernst Röhm

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Which organization played a crucial role in carrying out the Night of the Long Knives?

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The SS

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What was the outcome of the Night of the Long Knives for the German Army?

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They pledged allegiance to Hitler

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Which of the following was NOT a consequence of the Night of the Long Knives?

• The weakening of the SA
• The abolition of concentration camps
• Increased power for the SS
• The German Army's support for Hitler

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The abolition of concentration camps

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What title did Hitler assume after the death of President Hindenburg in 1934?

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Führer