History of the United States II / Unit 12 USH2 1652 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Hitler Takes Power
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The idea
In January nineteen thirty-three President Paul von Hindenburg appointed Adolf Hitler chancellor, urged on by industrialists who feared a Communist uprising, the anchor says.
In practice
The Enabling Act of March nineteen thirty-three, giving Hitler power to make all laws for four years.
Where people slip
Roosevelt took office that same March; one Depression, two answers.
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