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A Dutch Communist was arrested at the scene. However, there has been speculation that he was framed and the Nazis were involved. Certainly, Hitler persuaded President Hindenburg to pass the Reichstag Fire Decree, declaring a state of emergency. The Nazis also won the largest number of seats in the following election.

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The Reichstag was the Parliment building for Germany. Historians can not guarantee that it was Hitler who made the man set it alight, but that is who the finger is pointed at. It was set alight because Hitler did not want any opposition. The Reichstag went up in flames, a man was found with firelighting equipment, Hitler then came with people, he then blames the communist party, the communist party then gets banned, so that means Hitler has no opposition. It all makes sence.

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When did Reichstag fire happen?

Reichstag fire happened on 1933-02-27.


What year was the Reichstag Fire in?

1933


Did Hitler cause the reichstag fire?

No a dutch communist did


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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.


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.


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.


When does the reichstag burns?

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Why did Hitler set fire to Reich stag?

Adolf Hitler did not personally set fire to the Reichstag. The fire was allegedly set by a Dutch communist named Marinus van der Lubbe. However, Hitler and the Nazis used the fire as a pretext to crack down on political opponents and consolidate power. They used the incident to pass the Enabling Act, which granted Hitler dictatorial powers.