Chapter 31 Section 3 Fascism Rises in Europe
Chapter 31 Section 3 Fascism Rises in Europe
Chapter 31 Section 3 Fascism Rises in Europe
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Hitler Becomes Chancellor<br />
Germany’s economic problems and fear of the Communist party<br />
help Hitler, who had revived the Nazi party <strong>in</strong> 1924, take power<br />
legally (President Paul von H<strong>in</strong>denburg named Hitler chancellor).<br />
- called for new election<br />
- fire destroyed Reichstag build<strong>in</strong>g and Communists blamed<br />
- Nazi and allies w<strong>in</strong> election by a skim majority<br />
Demanded passage of the Enabl<strong>in</strong>g Act (a 4 year dictatorship)<br />
and used his power to turn Germany <strong>in</strong>to a totalitarian state.<br />
Banned all other political parties and had opponents arrested and<br />
created the SS (Schutzstaffel) Protection squad<br />
-SS (Gestapo) wore black uniforms - loyal only to Hitler.
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