Political developments in 1932 (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What was President Hindenburg's attitude toward the Weimar Republic's democratic system?
What was President Hindenburg's attitude toward the Weimar Republic's democratic system?
He never fully embraced or supported it
What type of government did Franz von Papen believe in?
What type of government did Franz von Papen believe in?
Authoritarian govt by a small elite
What percentage of the vote did Hitler receive in the April 1932 presidential election?
What percentage of the vote did Hitler receive in the April 1932 presidential election?
36%
Who did Hindenburg appoint as Chancellor on 30 May 1932?
Who did Hindenburg appoint as Chancellor on 30 May 1932?
Franz von Papen
What percentage of the vote did the Nazi Party win in the July 1932 Reichstag elections?
What percentage of the vote did the Nazi Party win in the July 1932 Reichstag elections?
38%
How much did the Nazi vote increase between the 1930 and July 1932 elections?
How much did the Nazi vote increase between the 1930 and July 1932 elections?
From 18% to 38%
What was the outcome of the November 1932 Reichstag elections?
What was the outcome of the November 1932 Reichstag elections?
No single party could command majority
What did General von Schleicher warn would happen if von Papen remained Chancellor?
What did General von Schleicher warn would happen if von Papen remained Chancellor?
Germany would descend into civil war
Who was appointed Chancellor in December 1932?
Who was appointed Chancellor in December 1932?
Von Schleicher
On what date was Adolf Hitler appointed as Chancellor of Germany?
On what date was Adolf Hitler appointed as Chancellor of Germany?
30 January 1933
How did Hitler ultimately become Chancellor in January 1933?
How did Hitler ultimately become Chancellor in January 1933?
Through political deals, not election
What was the conservative politicians' fatal miscalculation about Hitler?
What was the conservative politicians' fatal miscalculation about Hitler?
They believed they could control him