lhshistorynazi with tag reichstag

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  Enabling Law 23 March 1933

  Faced with intimidation the Reichstag voted to allow Hitler powers to pass laws without their consultation.

  enabling law reichstag

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  The Reichstag Fire 27 February 1933

  Hitler used the event (caused by the Nazis?) to arrest Communists and restrict free speech before the elections.

  reichstag fire

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  Article 48

  In times of crisis the President could declare a state of emergency and pass laws without the government's approval.

  article 48 reichstag