1. On the 30th January – Hitler became Chancellor of Germany

2. Hitler becomes Chancellor What is the definition of a Dictator
30th January 1933
Hitler becomes Chancellor
What is the definition of a Dictator
What problems did Hitler face?

3. Problems Definition of Dictator 196 seats in Reichstag (33% of vote)
Von Papen as vice Chancellor
Hindenberg President
3 Nazis allowed in the Cabinet
Freedom of speech, press and political opposition.

4. How did Hitler turn Germany from a Democracy to a Dictatorship?
How did Hitler turn Germany from a Democracy to a Dictatorship?

5. Aim: to gain an overview of Germany going from a democracy to a dictatorship
Which event was the most important to Hitler’s establishment of a dictatorship?
Task: We are going to create a timeline of events of Hitler’s Germany 1933 – 34.
You will research:
When the event/s took place;
A brief description of what happened;
An importance rating – to the establishment of the dictatorship (10 being most important)

6. Event
How it helped establish the dictatorship
The Reichstag Fire
The Enabling Law
The Night of the Long Knives
The death of Hindenburg