state five events of 1933 that led to destruction of democracy in Nazi Germany.
Answers
1.The Great Depression of 1929: Suffering from the Great Depression of 1929 the discontent of the people of Germany fueled with an already ill perceived mediocre government.
2.The harsh peace conditions dictated by the Treaty of Versailles which was signed by the Wiemar Republic had hurt the already broken sentiments of the Germans.You can read more about the treaty on Wikipedia.
3.Appointment of Hitler as Chancellor: Hitler was appointed Chancellor of Germany by the President of the Weimar Republic Paul von Hindenburg on 30 January 1933, the Nazi Party(headed by Hitler) began to eliminate all political opposition and consolidate their power.
On 27 February 1933 the Reichstag building went up in flames, and a consequent emergency decree abrogated basic citizens' rights. An enabling act passed in parliament gave Hitler unrestricted legislative power. Only the Social Democratic Party voted against it, while Communist MPs had already been imprisoned.Using his powers to crush any actual or potential resistance, Hitler established a centralised totalitarian state within months.(Hitler reestablished the military and reacquired previously occupied German territory and gained critical support from the Germans.)