Impact of Hitler's Rule
Political Impact
Economic Impact
Social Impact
Reichstag Fire
Dutchman Marinus
arrested and accused of being a part of communist conspiracy
charged with arson and attempts of overthrow the government
Hitler convinced President Hindenburg to
invoke Article 48
sign the Degree
One Party Rule
Nazi Party became the only legal political party
Nazi officials took charge of local governments
trade unions were dissolved
leaders were imprisoned
most opponents were sent to concentration camps or fled Germany
Reemployment
President Hjalmar wanted Hitler to have public works programmes
provides infrastructure and facilities for public
Control of Trade Unions
workers were forced to join DAF which groups employers together
workers not allowed to strike/bargain for pay rises or better conditions
given 'work books' where comments would be given
needed government's permission to leave jobs
Propaganda
Nazis needed to convince supporters to support them
Hitler used propaganda to appeal
to German desires for national unity and order
Hitler convinced Germans the future with Nazis would be bright
used to stir up racism, and anti-communist feelings
Social Impact
Under Hitler rule; Women were confined to their roles
Hitler believed German mothers could serve by
being good mothers and wives
by bearing children
being excluded from politics and academics
e.g In After 1933 elections, Germany went from 37 female members of Reichstag to none