Why was attacking communists after the Reichstag Fire useful in Nazi power strategy?
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Correct answer: It weakened a major opposition force and created fear
The governing concept is the use of an alleged emergency to justify repression and expand executive power. After the Reichstag Fire in February 1933, the Nazi government blamed communists and used the crisis to promote fear of revolution. The Reichstag Fire Decree suspended important civil liberties, including freedom of speech, assembly, and protection from arbitrary arrest, enabling the authorities to arrest communist and other opponents. Option A is correct because this weakened a major political rival and created an atmosphere in which further authoritarian measures appeared necessary. The event did not give communists a majority, stop Nazi propaganda, or cause the President to remove Hitler.
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It weakened a major opposition force and created fear
Why is this the correct answer?
The governing concept is the use of an alleged emergency to justify repression and expand executive power. After the Reichstag Fire in February 1933, the Nazi government blamed communists and used the crisis to promote fear of revolution. The Reichstag Fire Decree suspended important civil liberties, including freedom of speech, assembly, and protection from arbitrary arrest, enabling the authorities to arrest communist and other opponents. Option A is correct because this weakened a major political rival and created an atmosphere in which further authoritarian measures appeared necessary. The event did not give communists a majority, stop Nazi propaganda, or cause the President to remove Hitler.
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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