feb 27, 1933 - Reichstag fire

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-NSDAP said van der Lubbe found at scene (tried + executed) --> KPD blamed

-NSDAP accused KPD of plotting uprising - scare voters into supporting NSDAP (strongly anti-communist)

-KPD leaders arrested

-beneficial to NSDAP: led to elimination of political opponent

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