How Hitler became Chancellor, 1932–33 Flashcards

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What was the result of the 1932 presidential election?

Hindenburg was re-elected with about 19 million votes; Hitler came second with about 13 million.

What were the results of the two Reichstag elections of 1932?

In July the Nazis became the largest party with 230 seats; in November they fell to 196 seats but were still the largest party.

What was von Papen's role in Hitler becoming Chancellor?

He convinced Hindenburg to appoint Hitler Chancellor with himself as Vice-Chancellor, believing they could control Hitler.

True or false? Hitler became Chancellor because the Nazis won a majority of seats in a Reichstag election.

False. President Hindenburg appointed him Chancellor on 30 January 1933; the Nazis never won a Reichstag majority in a free election.

What happened to Chancellor Brüning in 1932?

He banned the SA in April 1932, lost President Hindenburg's support and resigned in May. Franz von Papen replaced him and lifted the SA ban to win Nazi backing.

What happened when Hitler demanded to be made Chancellor after the July 1932 election?

Hindenburg refused and kept von Papen as Chancellor, even though the Nazis were now the largest party in the Reichstag.

Why did Kurt von Schleicher's time as Chancellor (December 1932–January 1933) come to an end?

He had little support in the Reichstag, and Hindenburg refused his request to rule with emergency powers backed by the army. Von Papen then persuaded Hindenburg to appoint Hitler instead.