Reichstag Fire
What is the Reichstag?
Parliament
Who was required to vote on the Enabling Act
Which organisation was targetted by Hitler?
The SA
What position was Hindenburg?
President
Which political group was the fire blamed on?
How many people voted against it?
94
Who was leader of the organisation targetted by Hitler?
Ernst Rohm
What position was Hitler just before Hindenburg's death?
Chancellor
What date was the fire?
27th February 1933
How many people voted for the Enabling Act to be passed?
444
What date did this happen?
30th June 1934
When did he die?
August 1934
Who was found at the scene of the fire?
Marius van der Lubbe
What powers did the Enabling Act give Hitler?
The power to make laws without the Reichstag. This could make him a dictator.
Describe what happened on the day?
Leading members of the SA were targetted by the SS and killed. So were other political opponents.
What did the army do after Hindenburg's death?
Swore an oath to Hitler
How did the Reichstag Fire help Hitler consolidate his power?
People were scared of Communism, which was now banned and the Nazis did very well in the next elections (288 seats)
What did Hitler do after the Enabling Act was passed?
He shut down all political parties (other than the Nazis) which made Germany a one-party state.
What did Hindenburg say about the events?
Hitler had "nipped treason in the bud".
What was the name of Hitler's new position?
Fuhrer