How was Hitler helped into power?

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How was Hitler helped into power?

Although it is true to say that Hitler gained power through the ‘back-door’, it is unfair to argue that Hitler had got into power purely by luck or chance. Certainly the situation in Germany made the atmosphere right for a Nazi takeover, however certain events must be recognised as being a direct result of Hitler’s perseverance and strengths as a leader.

 

 Perhaps most importantly for the Nazi party– if not conventional – was the appeal of the party’s agenda. Not only was the party’s agenda masterminded by Hitler, it was he who projected the party’s ideologies to the people efficiently, and powerfully to the public. Not only was this from his oratorical dexterity, but also from his brilliant propaganda methods. Hitler’s dexterous methods of propaganda clearly won public support. How Hitler manipulated Horst Wessel’s death is on instance, in which Hitler blamed the KPD party for his murder, whereas his death was due to other motives. Not only does this instance shows Hitler’s deftness, but also gives us an indication as to whom Hitler targeted in his propaganda.  

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However, it seems although Hitler used propaganda to good effect, much of his support would not have been gained but for the circumstances in which Germany were in. Anti-Semitism, horrific as it may seem, was in fact staunchly supported, particularly within the Bavarian region of Germany. Much of this hatred became more widespread, especially amongst middle classes. This was largely due to the fact that the majority of the instigators of urbanisation happened to be Jews. However, Hitler’s nationalist theory and brilliant propaganda skills made the spread of Anti-Semitism easier and faster. In fact, much of the ideologies ...

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