Hitler consolidated power through the Reichstag Fire Decree, which suspended civil liberties, the Enabling Act that let him pass laws without parliament, and the Night of the Long Knives, where he purged internal dissidents.
Step-by-step explanation:
Adolf Hitler's consolidation of power was a calculated series of steps that led to absolute dictatorship in Germany. Three key steps in this process included:
Utilizing the Reichstag Fire as a pretext, Hitler persuaded President Hindenburg to pass the Reichstag Fire Decree, which suspended civil liberties and allowed for the suppression of political opponents, especially communists.
The passing of the Enabling Act in March 1933, which granted Hitler the power to enact laws without the involvement of the Reichstag and effectively dissolved the boundaries set by the Weimar Constitution.
The Night of the Long Knives, a purge in June 1934 where Hitler targeted and eliminated internal dissidents, consolidating his power within the Nazi Party and eliminating potential threats to his supreme authority.