Premise: Nazi Germany . Under Hitler 's rule , Germany was transformed into a fascist state in which the Nazi Party took totalitarian control over nearly all aspects of life . Hindenburg died on 2 August 1934 , and Hitler became dictator of Germany by merging the powers and offices of the Chancellery and Presidency . A national referendum held 19 August 1934 confirmed Hitler as sole Führer ( leader ) of Germany . The government was not a coordinated , co-operating body , but a collection of factions struggling for power and Hitler 's favour .
Hypothesis: Nazi Germany was under the authority of Hitler.
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