Question

The Nazi's used the burning of the Reichstag to _____. A. Justify Kristallnacht. B. Suspend the constitution and arrest opponents. C. Order the assassination of the leaders of the SA. D. Demand the resignation of President Hindenburg.

Answer 1

B) Suspend the constitution and arrest opponents.

Step-by-step explanation:

The burning of the Reichstag in February 1933 was used by Hitler and the Nazi Party to justify suspending civil liberties and passing the Reichstag Fire Decree. This decree abolished a number of constitutional protections and allowed the Nazi's to arrest and imprison political opponents. The fire was blamed on communists and used to consolidate Hitler's power.