Why did President Hindenburg appoint Hitler as Chancellor?
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Correct answer: Because conservative leaders thought they could control Hitler
President Hindenburg appointed Hitler Chancellor on 30 January 1933 because conservative leaders, including Franz von Papen, believed that a cabinet with only limited Nazi representation would allow them to control him. This was a major miscalculation: Hitler soon concentrated power in his own hands. Option A is wrong because Hitler was not the President. Exam tip: link Hitler’s appointment with the conservatives’ mistaken belief that they could control him.
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Because conservative leaders thought they could control Hitler
Why is this the correct answer?
President Hindenburg appointed Hitler Chancellor on 30 January 1933 because conservative leaders, including Franz von Papen, believed that a cabinet with only limited Nazi representation would allow them to control him. This was a major miscalculation: Hitler soon concentrated power in his own hands. Option A is wrong because Hitler was not the President. Exam tip: link Hitler’s appointment with the conservatives’ mistaken belief that they could control him.
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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