Question

Explain how Hitler destructed the democratic structure in Germany.

Answer 1

Instructions: Your answer must cover the following points:

• Events that helped in the suspension of democracy
• Actions taken after the suspension of democracy

Solution:

• Some of the events that helped in the suspension of democracy were:
  • The Fire Decree of 28th February 1933, which suspended the civic rights of the citizens indefinitely.
  • The Enabling Act of 3rd March 1933, which established a dictatorship in Germany. All political parties and trade unions were banned, except for the Nazi Party and its affiliates.
• During the suspension of democracy, the following actions were taken by the Nazi Party:
  • Special surveillance and security forces were created to be at the disposal of the Nazis.
  • People were sent to torture chambers and concentration camps by these security forces without any legal procedures.