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When was the Enabling Act passed in Germany? How did this act establish dictatorship of Hitler in Germany?

On 3rd March, 1933, the famous Enabling Act was passed. This Act established dictatorship in Germany. It gave Hitler all powers to sideline Parliament and rule by decree.

All political parties and trade unions were banned in Germany, except the Nazi Party and its affiliates. The new state machinery under Hitler established complete control over the economy, media, army and judiciary.


Exclusive surveillance and security forces like the SS, SD, Gestapo and criminal police were created to control and mould society in the way that the Nazis wanted.


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