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no one really knows who started it although the main suspect is a dutch man called van der lubbe who was found in the building during the fire and was seen inside just before the fire broke. It is more likely that he was placed there by the Nazis though.
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∙ 13y agoMr Hitler, started the fire sending out his bodyguards, the SS. A lot of Nazi's were killed. This was because Hitler wanted to take power of the country. He knew a lot of Nazi's would disagree with the law he gives so he wanted them all killed.
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∙ 11y agoThe communists were too blame for the Reichstag fire because a young communist, Marinus van der Lubbe, was found on the site. Hitler then used this as an excuse to get communism banned and not able to take part in elections. Some historians say the Nazis started the fire: however, no one knows for sure.
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In what ways is the Reichstag fire associated with Adolf Hitler?
The Reichstag fire is associated with Adolf Hitler because he used the fire to suggest that the Communists were plotting against the German government. It is widely believed that the arson was actually planned and carried out by agents of the Nazi party.
Describe what happened during and immediately after the Reichstag fire in 1933?
Hitler gave a public address blaming the communists for the fire, and that they should all be rounded up and imprisoned. A Dutch communist, Marianus van der Lubbe, was found with matches in the Reichstag ruins and was arrested.
When did Hitler burn the Reichstag?
It was burned down in the night of 27-28 February 1933. It is widely suspected that the Nazis started the fire in order to create panic and make it easier for them to rule by decree.
What were the consequences of the reichstag fire?
Because marinus vander lubbe who was found guilty of startingths fire was a communist, hitler had an excuse to ban communists. He said that they were a threat and were trying to take over using violent revolution as the fire shows. Banning them means he has a majority in government and can make all the decisions he wants because communists were his main opponent. Some thought the fire was so convenient to the nazis that marinus may have been framed. He was gullible and maybe told to be in the reichstag with fire lighters. Jan 1933 chancellorship Feb 1933 Reichstag fire March 1933 enabling act
What was G Dimitrov was accused of in Germany by Hitler?
Dimitroff was accused (with others) of setting fire to the Reichstag building, was tried and acquitted.
When did Reichstag fire happen?
Reichstag fire happened on 1933-02-27.
What year was the Reichstag Fire in?
1933
Was the Reichstag set on fire by the Nazis?
Who started the fire is not entirely certain. The blame was placed on a Marinus van der Lubbe (although it is likely taht he was either forced to by the Nazi Party or was framed by them).
Did Hitler cause the reichstag fire?
No a dutch communist did
What has the author Fritz Tobias written?
Fritz Tobias has written: 'The Reichstag fire' -- subject(s): Germany, Germany. Reichstag
In what ways is the Reichstag fire associated with Adolf Hitler?
The Reichstag fire is associated with Adolf Hitler because he used the fire to suggest that the Communists were plotting against the German government. It is widely believed that the arson was actually planned and carried out by agents of the Nazi party.
Why is there so much disagreement over the Reichstag Fire?
While it is clear that the fire was started by Hitler and Friends, the exact method and details of who exactly was involved is not clear because... 1. It was a fire. All physical evidence was burned. 2. Hitler had many of the people involved killed after the fire to protect the secret.
Describe what happened during and immediately after the Reichstag fire in 1933?
Hitler gave a public address blaming the communists for the fire, and that they should all be rounded up and imprisoned. A Dutch communist, Marianus van der Lubbe, was found with matches in the Reichstag ruins and was arrested.
When did Hitler burn the Reichstag?
It was burned down in the night of 27-28 February 1933. It is widely suspected that the Nazis started the fire in order to create panic and make it easier for them to rule by decree.
What were the consequences of the reichstag fire?
Because marinus vander lubbe who was found guilty of startingths fire was a communist, hitler had an excuse to ban communists. He said that they were a threat and were trying to take over using violent revolution as the fire shows. Banning them means he has a majority in government and can make all the decisions he wants because communists were his main opponent. Some thought the fire was so convenient to the nazis that marinus may have been framed. He was gullible and maybe told to be in the reichstag with fire lighters. Jan 1933 chancellorship Feb 1933 Reichstag fire March 1933 enabling act
What was G Dimitrov was accused of in Germany by Hitler?
Dimitroff was accused (with others) of setting fire to the Reichstag building, was tried and acquitted.
How did the Reichstag fire give Hitler more power?
The Reichstag fire took place during an election campaign. The Nazis blamed the Communists for the fire and immediately banned them from taking part in the election. Hitler used the Reichstag fire to create a panic that made it easy for him to extend rule by decree. The elections took place a week later (5 March 1933) and Hitler soon got legislation passed allowing him unlimited rule by decree.
