In February
1933 the Reichstag - the parliament building - burned down. The
Communists were blamed for this. In March, Hitler initiated what was called
the 'Enabling Act', which transferred decision making to the Cabinet. Germany
was now virtually under the total control of Hitler. One of the first aspects
of German life to go was the process of democracy as Hitler sought to consolidate
his power. Democracy was undermined, partly through persuasion, and partly
by force.
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