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Political developments: the Reichstag Fire; parties and elections; the Enabling Act and the end of democracy; the state of Germany by March 1933.
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The Collapse of Democracy, 1928–1933
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Political developments: the Reichstag Fire; parties and elections; the Enabling Act and the end of democracy; the state of Germany by March 1933
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What event is often cited as a pivotal moment leading to the consolidation of Nazi power in 1933?
Direct answer
The Reichstag Fire occurred on February 27, 1933, and was used by the Nazis to justify the suspension of civil liberties and the arrest of political opponents.
Key terms
- Reichstag Fire Decree: A decree issued by the Nazis following the Reichstag Fire that suspended civil liberties and allowed for the arrest of political opponents.
- Totalitarianism: A political system in which the state recognizes no limits to its authority and seeks to regulate every aspect of public and private life.
Common trap
Confusing the Enabling Act with the Reichstag Fire Decree: Remember that the Reichstag Fire Decree was a response to the fire, while the Enabling Act allowed Hitler to legislate without the Reichstag.
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