Jan. '33: Hitler is Appointed Chancellor

1. Why did Hinderburg's advisers agree to the appointment of Hitler as chancellor in January 1933?
They agreed to appoint Hitler as chancellor in January 1933 because they expected that Hitler's supporters would be transformed into the foundation of a restructed, conservative government. They argued that the Nazi leader could be tamed by surrounding him with responsible conservatice ministers.

2. Why is the term "totalitarianism" used to describe Nazi Germany?
Totalitarianism was used to describe nazi germany because Hiterl smashed political opponents of the Nazis and plaved loyal NSDAP members in jey government positions. The people who thought they could manipilate hitler were themselves pushed out of the government. Hitler extended Nazi control to all aspects of German society, including the schools, the militarym the press, the churches, and even the arts.


3. Why did the Enabling Law allow Hitler to overcome the constitutional restraints of the Weimar system?
The Enabling Law allowed Hitler to overcome the constitutional restraints of the Weimar system because the nation laws enacted by the national cabinet deviated from the consitituation so fat as they do not affect the position of the rechstag and the National Council. The power of the president remains undistrubed wich is Hitler.


4. What was the goal of Goebbels' Ministry of Public Enlightenment and Propaganda?
The Goal of Goebbels' ministry of public enlightement and propoganda was to show that naziism was good and that everyone should support it and this got the NSDAP more supporters. ]

5. How did Hitler destroy potential sources of opposition?
Hitler destroyed potential sources of opposition by purging people in his party. Since he was now in dictator ship he was able to eliminate people from the NSDAP party which he saw as a threat.

6. Which laws served as the first steps in Hitler's plan to eliminate Germany's Jewish community?
The Law for restoration of the civil services, April 7, 1933.
Because this made non-aryan descent which were jews retire. Those who had status of being a jew were to be dismissed.