Question

Explain the measures adopted by Hitler to establish dictatorship in Germany ?

Answer 1

Answer:

Having acquired power. Hitler set out to dismantle the structures of democratic rule.

• (i) Under his rule, the Fire Decree of 28th February, 1933 was passed which indefinitely suspended civic rights like freedom of speech, press and assembly.
• (ii) Then he turned his arch enemies the communists, most of whom were hurriedly packed off to the newly established concentration camps.
• (iii) The Socialists, Democrats and Catholics also were arrested and killed.
• (iv) On 3rd March, 1933 the famous Enabling Act was passed. This Act established dictatorship in Germany. It gave Hitler all powers to control over the economy, media, army and judiciary.
• (v) All political parties and trade unions were banned. He controlled media, army and judiciary.