10 Mark Choice Question:
The following reasons helped Hitler to become Chancellor of
Germany in 1933
- The Depression
- Nazi Tactics (propaganda)
- Political Manoeuvring between Von Papen and Von Schleicher
In 1933, Hitler was appointed Chancellor of Germany, this was aided by several factors, the main of which were, the Great Depression, Nazi Tactics and political Manoeuvring between Von Papen and Von Schleicher, I am going to explore which of these reasons I think was most important.
The Great Depression of 1929 was a major factor in the Nazi rise to power. When the Wall Street Crash occurred, the German economy was in ruins, unemployment rose and people were afraid of another hyperinflation crisis. This was the perfect opportunity for the Nazi party to campaign, as it showed the Weimar government as weak. All the problems that came with the economic crisis of the Wall Street Crash, were given solutions by the Nazi party, such as the weak Weimar government, communist issues and unemployment. It was in the aftermath of the depression that the Nazis made their first major breakthrough, (1930 elections). The Depression weakened the Weimar government and helped Hitler become chancellor in 1933.
