Historical Events tagged with "gleichschaltung"
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Hitler's Gleichschaltung Ends Political Pluralism
Adolf Hitler's Gleichschaltung decree effectively ended the multi-party system in Germany by abolishing all political parties except the National Socialist German Workers' Party (Nazis). This political maneuver was executed to consolidate power and eliminate any opposition to the Nazi regime. By declaring the Nazis as the sole political entity, Hitler aimed to create a unified, authoritarian state that suppressed dissent and ensured absolute loyalty to the party. This decree marked a pivotal moment in the establishment of Nazi control over Germany.
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