There were many reasons why Hitler became chancellor in 1933.

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There were many reasons why Hitler became chancellor in 1933. In many ways the Depression was the most important reason why Hitler came to power in 1933. The Depression derived from the Wall Street Crash, when people rushed to sell their shares because they realised the companies were doing badly. Thousands of businesses and people were ruined. This affected Germany because America withdrew its loans and the German economy collapsed. Millions were left unemployed. The new Weimar government broke down and people were ready to listen to groups like Hitler's Nazis, who promised a strong government and a better way of life. People who had never been interested in politics before found themselves listening to extremist groups because the government had collapsed. The Depression was a tremendous piece of good luck for the Nazis, because it enabled them to get the majority of the vote in Germany (43.9%).

Hitler also became chancellor due to the actions of Franz Von Papen, the existing chancellor in 1932. Von Papen wanted to win the support of the Nazis because he saw them as potential supporters who he could use to strengthen his own position with backing from the Nazis, Von