Historian A: Richard J. Evans – Political Perspective

'Evans argues that the Enabling Act was a pivotal legal step that allowed Hitler to dismantle the Weimar Republic and establish a dictatorship. He emphasizes that the Act was passed with significant support from the Reichstag, but also highlights the political pressure and intimidation used by the Nazis to secure its approval. Evans sees it as a calculated move that legally transformed Hitler’s power, marking the beginning of totalitarian rule.'

Historian B: Ian Kershaw – Social Perspective

'Kershaw contends that the Enabling Act was less about legal procedures and more about the social climate in Germany at the time. He stresses the widespread fear, propaganda, and social conformity that facilitated Hitler’s rise. According to Kershaw, the Act was possible because of the social upheaval and the desire among many Germans to see stability, which Hitler exploited through manipulation and terror.'