What steps did Hitler take to consolidate his

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• What steps did Hitler take to consolidate his power as dictator from

• What steps did Hitler take to consolidate his power as dictator from 1933 -1934? • Give 3 examples.

• One of the most important events was the “Night of the Long

• One of the most important events was the “Night of the Long Knives”

We are learning to • Describe the events of the Night of the Long

We are learning to • Describe the events of the Night of the Long Knives • Evaluate its importance in the Nazi consolidation of power

30 June 1934 • Now Hitler had wiped out the competition in Germany he

30 June 1934 • Now Hitler had wiped out the competition in Germany he now wanted to get rid of any ‘threats’ within the party • He used the SS to kill anyone who had annoyed him in the past, including many loyal SA members

• Why do you think the events of the Night of the Long

• Why do you think the events of the Night of the Long Knives are so significant? • Give 2 reasons

June 1934 Now I have got rid of opposition political groups, I can now

June 1934 Now I have got rid of opposition political groups, I can now deal with opposition in my party. Ernst Rohm (an old friend), head of the S. A. is very unpopular with the German army leaders. They have the power to overthrow me. I’ve been worried about Rohm for a while, so this is a good excuse to bump him off.

• On 30 th June 1934 the murders of any ‘threats’ to Hitler

• On 30 th June 1934 the murders of any ‘threats’ to Hitler were carried out • Hitler claimed these people were trying to overthrow him • Around 400 people were killed under Hitler’s orders • Strangely many Germans approved of Hitler’s actions because they hated the bullies of the SA Ernst Röhm was one of those shot dead

2 nd August 1934 – Hindenburg dies • Hindenburg’s death truly marked the end

2 nd August 1934 – Hindenburg dies • Hindenburg’s death truly marked the end of a democratic Germany • Hitler took the step of combining the roles of President and Chancellor • This new role would be ‘Der Führer’ – The Leader

• Within hours of Hindenburg’s death Hitler arranged for each army member to

• Within hours of Hindenburg’s death Hitler arranged for each army member to swear an oath of loyalty to Hitler • Why do you think Hitler made the Army swear a personal oath of loyalty to him? • What would happen if they refused?

Army officers taking an oath loyalty to Hitler

Army officers taking an oath loyalty to Hitler

Task: Timeline of Hitler Taking Power • Create a timeline which shows the steps

Task: Timeline of Hitler Taking Power • Create a timeline which shows the steps in establishing the Nazi dictatorship ü It should start on 30 th January 1933 ü It should end on 2 nd August 1934 ü It should contain six key steps ü Each one should be as detailed as possible 30 th Jan 1933 2 nd August 1934

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