INTRODUCTION:
The consolidation of the Nazi power in 1933 to 1934 was a ramification of a plethora of dynamics and cannot be pinned to one singular event nor factor. Whilst it is alleged that through the ratification of the Enabling Act, the Nazi regime transformed the democratic republic into a monolithic administration, it is clear that Germany was already riding the wave to becoming a dictatorship prior to 1933, through the continuous abuse of Article 48. Although the Enabling Act was the stepping stone and ultimately sped up the process of Gleichschaltung and Nazi dictatorship, it was largely a trivial factor in allowing their consolidation when paralleled to other influences. The initial consolidation of Nazi power was largely held in …show more content…
PARAGRAPH 2: OPPORTUNSIM
Topic Sentence:
The initial consolidation of the Nazi state relied largely on opportunism and the party’s corresponding ability to exploit inadvertent events, manifested through use of Reichstag fire used to undermine political parties.
Historiography:
Allan Bullock; “Without any axe to grind or case to argue…. an entirely unprincipled opportunist” .
William Shier; “Hitler had lost no time in exploiting the Reichstag fire to the limit…” .
Linking Sentence:
Thus, Hitler and the Nazi’s ability to exploit fortuitous events in order to undermine political parties, particularly the communists, reduced Nazi competition, allowing for the consolidation of their power in …show more content…
It was clear assertion that there was no turning back. ”
Linking Sentence:
Thus, the removal of military lingering opposition jettisoned the threat of a ‘second revolution’ and gained support from the army, enabling the consolidation of Nazi Power in 1933.
BODY PARAGRAPH 6: DEMISE OF HINDENBURG
Topic Sentence:
With the demise of Hindenburg and the acquisition of the status as Fuhrer, the Nazi regime was able to entirely consolidate their power between the 1933-1934.
Historiography:
In merging the role of the president and the chancellor into one and gaining the title as Fuhrer, Hitler’s power was entrenched and, as asserted by A.J.P Taylor, Hitler “could only be moved by an earthquake”.
Linking Sentence:
Thus, in acquiring the role as Fuhrer, with the military completely on his side, Hitler’s power was absolute.
The consolidation of the Nazi power in 1933 to 1934 was a ramification of a plethora of dynamics and cannot be pinned to one singular event nor factor. Whilst it is alleged that through the ratification of the Enabling Act, the Nazi regime transformed the democratic republic into a monolithic administration, it is clear that Germany was already riding the wave to becoming a dictatorship prior to 1933, through the continuous abuse of Article 48. Although the Enabling Act was the stepping stone and ultimately sped up the process of Gleichschaltung and Nazi dictatorship, it was largely a trivial factor in allowing their consolidation when paralleled to other influences. The initial consolidation of Nazi power was largely held in …show more content…
PARAGRAPH 2: OPPORTUNSIM
Topic Sentence:
The initial consolidation of the Nazi state relied largely on opportunism and the party’s corresponding ability to exploit inadvertent events, manifested through use of Reichstag fire used to undermine political parties.
Historiography:
Allan Bullock; “Without any axe to grind or case to argue…. an entirely unprincipled opportunist” .
William Shier; “Hitler had lost no time in exploiting the Reichstag fire to the limit…” .
Linking Sentence:
Thus, Hitler and the Nazi’s ability to exploit fortuitous events in order to undermine political parties, particularly the communists, reduced Nazi competition, allowing for the consolidation of their power in …show more content…
It was clear assertion that there was no turning back. ”
Linking Sentence:
Thus, the removal of military lingering opposition jettisoned the threat of a ‘second revolution’ and gained support from the army, enabling the consolidation of Nazi Power in 1933.
BODY PARAGRAPH 6: DEMISE OF HINDENBURG
Topic Sentence:
With the demise of Hindenburg and the acquisition of the status as Fuhrer, the Nazi regime was able to entirely consolidate their power between the 1933-1934.
Historiography:
In merging the role of the president and the chancellor into one and gaining the title as Fuhrer, Hitler’s power was entrenched and, as asserted by A.J.P Taylor, Hitler “could only be moved by an earthquake”.
Linking Sentence:
Thus, in acquiring the role as Fuhrer, with the military completely on his side, Hitler’s power was absolute.