After acquiring power, Hitler dismantled the structures of democratic rule. Here’s how he did it:
- The Fire Decree was passed on February 28th, 1933, when a “mysterious” fire happened in the German Parliament building. It suspended civic rights like freedom of speech, press, and assembly.
- The Communists were his arch-enemies. His first order of business was to send them to the newly inaugurated concentration camps. Many socialists, democrats, and Catholics were captured and slaughtered.
- The famous Enabling Act was passed on March 3rd, 1933. It established a dictatorship rule in Germany. Adolf gained the power to control the media, economy, army, and judicial system.
- To control and order society how the Nazis desired, special surveillance and security forces were formed.
- He invested laboriously in armament and chose war as the suitable way to overcome the economic crisis.
Now…How did he convince an ENTIRE population? Keep reading to find out!
