Political developments in 1932 (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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Key year leading to Hitler becoming Chancellor
Key year leading to Hitler becoming Chancellor
1932
Hindenburg's position in Weimar Republic
Hindenburg's position in Weimar Republic
President since 1925
Hindenburg's attitude toward democracy
Hindenburg's attitude toward democracy
Never fully embraced or supported it
Franz von Papen's political position
Franz von Papen's political position
Conservative right-wing
Type of govt von Papen preferred
Type of govt von Papen preferred
Authoritarian govt controlled by small elite
Hitler's vote % in April 1932 presidential election
Hitler's vote % in April 1932 presidential election
36%
Date von Papen appointed Chancellor in 1932
Date von Papen appointed Chancellor in 1932
30 May 1932
Nazi vote % in July 1932 Reichstag elections
Nazi vote % in July 1932 Reichstag elections
38%
Nazi vote % in 1930 (before July 1932)
Nazi vote % in 1930 (before July 1932)
18%
Nazi Party's position after July 1932 elections
Nazi Party's position after July 1932 elections
Largest single party in Reichstag
Political situation in November 1932
Political situation in November 1932
No single party could command a majority
Von Schleicher's warning about keeping von Papen
Von Schleicher's warning about keeping von Papen
Germany would descend into civil war
Date Hitler appointed Chancellor
Date Hitler appointed Chancellor
30 January 1933
Von Papen's role after Hitler became Chancellor
Von Papen's role after Hitler became Chancellor
Vice-Chancellor
How Hitler became Chancellor
How Hitler became Chancellor
Through political deals, not democratic victory