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Hitler’s consolidation of power, March 1933–1934: governmental and administrative change and the establishment of the one-party state; the Night of the Long Knives and the impact of the death of President Hindenburg.
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The Nazi Dictatorship, 1933–1939 (A-level only)
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Hitler’s consolidation of power, March 1933–1934: governmental and administrative change and the establishment of the one-party state; the Night of the Long Knives and the impact of the death of President Hindenburg
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What was one of the key methods used by Hitler to consolidate power in Germany between March 1933 and 1934?
Direct answer
The Reichstag Fire allowed Hitler to claim a state of emergency, leading to the Reichstag Fire Decree, which suspended many civil liberties and enabled the arrest of political opponents.
Key terms
- One-party state: A political system where only one political party is allowed to hold power, eliminating opposition and dissent.
- 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
Overlooking the role of the SA: Emphasize the SA's role in street violence and intimidation, and how their purge during the Night of the Long Knives was crucial for Hitler's control.
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