Hitler's steps to power

Hitler becomes chancellor
1. January 30th 1933
2. + Being made chancellor makes Nazi's look respectable
3. + In charge of the country
4. - Germany is still a democracy
5. - Nazi's don't have an overall majority
6. -Hindenburg is still president
7. - Only 3 Nazis in the cabinet
8. - Army could have removed him
The Reichstag Fire
1. February 27th 1933
2. + Hitler arrested 4000 communists (got rid of his rivals)
3. + Emergency decree gives police power
4. - Germany is still a democracy
5. - Hindenburg is still president
6. - 3 Nazis in the cabinet
7. - The army could have removed him
The Enabling Act
1. March 1933
2. + He can make laws without going through the Reichstag
3. + He has become a dictator
4. - Hindenburg is still president
5. - The army could have removed him
Removal Of Power Groups
1. Trades unions (May) Political parties (July) 1933
2. + Made Germany a 'one part state'
3. + Took away two political parties (potential threat)
4. - Hindenburg is still president
5. - Army could have removed him
The Night Of The Long Knives
1. June 30th - July 2nd 1934
2. + Secured support of the army
3. Hindenburg is still alive
Death Of Hindenburg
1. August 1934
2. No president above him
Hitler Becomes Fuhrer
1. + Gets rid of position of president
2. + Gains personal support from army

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