When was Hitler appointed Chancellor of Germany?
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Correct answer: 30 January 1933
President Paul von Hindenburg appointed Hitler Chancellor of Germany on 30 January 1933. This gave the Nazi Party a position in government, after which Hitler gradually destroyed democratic institutions and established a dictatorship. 1 September 1939 marks the outbreak of the Second World War, not Hitler’s appointment. Exam tip: remember 30 January 1933 as the key date of Hitler’s rise to power.
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30 January 1933
Why is this the correct answer?
President Paul von Hindenburg appointed Hitler Chancellor of Germany on 30 January 1933. This gave the Nazi Party a position in government, after which Hitler gradually destroyed democratic institutions and established a dictatorship. 1 September 1939 marks the outbreak of the Second World War, not Hitler’s appointment. Exam tip: remember 30 January 1933 as the key date of Hitler’s rise to power.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 History question. Chapter: Nazism and the Rise of Hitler. Topic: Hitler’s Rise to Power.
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