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The Catholic Centre Party (BVP) was formed in 1871. Originally the party sought to defend Catholic interests against the predominantly Protestant policies of Otto von Bismarck. However, it later became more concerned with the growth of socialism and communism in Germany.
The BVP gradually grew in size and was able to join coalition governments in Germany. Chancellors supplied by the party included Matthias Erzberger, Wilhelm Marx, Heinrich Brüning and Franz von Papen.
When Adolf Hitler became chancellor in January 1933 he invited the BVP to join his government and Franz von Papen became vice-chancellor. On 23rd March, 1933, all members of the BVP in the Reichstag voted for the Enabling Bill which gave Hitler dictatorial powers.
In June, 1933, Hitler dissolved the BVP and forced its leader, Franz von Papen, to leave the government.
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