Hitler Becomes Chancellor Trivia Quiz

Explanation
On January 30th, 1933, Adolf Hitler was indeed appointed Chancellor of Germany legally. This marked a significant turning point in German history as it paved the way for Hitler and the Nazi Party to consolidate power and eventually establish a totalitarian regime. Hitler's appointment as Chancellor was made by President Paul von Hindenburg, who believed he could control and manipulate Hitler to serve his own political interests. However, this decision ultimately proved disastrous as Hitler used his position to dismantle democracy, suppress opposition, and implement his radical policies.

Explanation
It in fact did give him the right, but the president, Paul von Hindenberg, said, "That man a Chancellor?” he exclaimed, “I’ll make him a postmaster and he can lick stamps with my head on them"

Explanation
Franz von Papen, Hindenburg's Chancellor, believed that the Nazi party's declining support in the November elections meant they would not be able to take over. He felt confident enough to suggest appointing Hitler as Chancellor, with himself as Vice Chancellor, with the intention of controlling and manipulating him. This suggests that the statement "Franz von Papen, Hindenberg's Chancellor, saw the dip in Nazi support in the November elections and felt confident enough that the party would not take over that he suggested Hitler be appointed Chancellor, and he, von Papen, would be Vice Chancellor" is true.

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He became Chancellor through legitimate means.

Explanation
Franz von Papen was not right in believing that he could "push Hitler into a corner." In reality, von Papen and other conservative politicians believed that they could control Hitler and use him for their own purposes. However, this strategy ultimately backfired as Hitler was able to consolidate power and establish a totalitarian regime. Von Papen's miscalculation highlights the danger of underestimating the ambitions and tactics of a charismatic and determined leader like Hitler.