Wnazi Germany
Explain how Hitler consolidated his power by 2 August 1934.
There were several factors that contributed to Hitler’s consolidation of power, which eventually resulted in his role as Fuhrer in August 1934. These factors included the weakness of the Weimar Government, in particular Article 48, which permitted Hitler to contain power to gradually force his ultimate goal of dictatorship upon Germany. The Reichstag Fire of 1933 further provided Hitler with the perfect opportunity to further strengthen his control, using it to his advantage; blaming a communist for the destruction and introducing the decree for the protection of people and state. The SA’s use of unnecessary and overpowering violence, resulted in the SA and Hitler having the power to intimidate and manipulate the general public, and accounts for Hitler’s rise to power. The night of long knives is an example of the ruthless behaviour exhibited by Hitler to eliminate the SA. This also won Hitler the support of the German army, which he took to his advantage using them as a tool for his success. The enabling act also played a leading role in Hitler’s consolidation of power. It eliminated all Hitler’s opposition and gave him a clear run to becoming the ultimate power in Germany. The death of Hindenburg was the final occurrence that ensured Hitler absolute power. It was through these incidents that Hitler was able to raise himself and the nazi party to absolute power through out Germany.
The creation of a single army in which Hitler had the support of was the initial step to his campaign to consolidate power by 1934. The SA was frequently involved in an extensive number of arrests, in street violence, brawls and assassinations. They were also known for their outrageous techniques and constantly broke the law. In 1933 the Gestapo was established to reinforce Nazi control. This group symbolised how Hitler used force and intimidation to achieve his ultimate goal; to rule by decree. The leader of the “brown
There were several factors that contributed to Hitler’s consolidation of power, which eventually resulted in his role as Fuhrer in August 1934. These factors included the weakness of the Weimar Government, in particular Article 48, which permitted Hitler to contain power to gradually force his ultimate goal of dictatorship upon Germany. The Reichstag Fire of 1933 further provided Hitler with the perfect opportunity to further strengthen his control, using it to his advantage; blaming a communist for the destruction and introducing the decree for the protection of people and state. The SA’s use of unnecessary and overpowering violence, resulted in the SA and Hitler having the power to intimidate and manipulate the general public, and accounts for Hitler’s rise to power. The night of long knives is an example of the ruthless behaviour exhibited by Hitler to eliminate the SA. This also won Hitler the support of the German army, which he took to his advantage using them as a tool for his success. The enabling act also played a leading role in Hitler’s consolidation of power. It eliminated all Hitler’s opposition and gave him a clear run to becoming the ultimate power in Germany. The death of Hindenburg was the final occurrence that ensured Hitler absolute power. It was through these incidents that Hitler was able to raise himself and the nazi party to absolute power through out Germany.
The creation of a single army in which Hitler had the support of was the initial step to his campaign to consolidate power by 1934. The SA was frequently involved in an extensive number of arrests, in street violence, brawls and assassinations. They were also known for their outrageous techniques and constantly broke the law. In 1933 the Gestapo was established to reinforce Nazi control. This group symbolised how Hitler used force and intimidation to achieve his ultimate goal; to rule by decree. The leader of the “brown