Reasons for Hitler's Rise to Power.

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 Papen believed he would have the majority of the support in the cabinet. Hitler did not co-operate with Von Papen because he was set on becoming chancellor In December 1932 President Hindenburg made general Schleicher chancellor of Germany. Von Papen wanted a return to power so he struck a deal with the Nazis. The deal was that Hitler would be chancellor and Papen would be vice-chancellor. After a lot of persuasion Hindenburg made Hitler chancellor. Von Papen reported, "We've hired him". This was an important reason but not as important as the Depression for Hitler coming to power because even though Hitler got the power he always craved, he would not have succeeded without the effects of the Depression.        Another reason how from essaybank.co.uk Hitler achieved his aims was through his political tactics and Nazi propaganda. Nazi propaganda made Hitler as the only leader who could save Germany and said he was destined to become national leader. Many Germans liked the Nazis' anti-Communist views. Goebbels manipulated propaganda very well, he modified many effective posters with clever slogans such as, "Work, freedom and bread". He also organised mass parades and rallies so everyone in Germany would know the Nazis. Many Germans were impressed by the Nazis dedication and so they earned respect. The Nazis cleverly delivered the idea that if they came to power there would be something for everyone. For example farmers were promised higher prices for their goods and shopkeepers were offered protection against big businesses. The pledges were deliberately vague though. This was not a very important reason for Hitler becoming chancellor, for it did not give much support during the period before the Wall Street clash - although it did deliver the message of the Nazis very clearly. During the Depression the German public were not so concerned with the detailed aims of the Nazis when in power. They just wanted a new government and leader who could help Germany from the great Depression.        Nonetheless no one reason can explain why Hitler gained power in Germany in 1933. Many of the reasons are inter-linked. The Depression led to high unemployment because factories had closed down, and farmers and many businessmen could not sell their goods. The Depression led to millions supporting parties that worked to end the Weimar republic. Many businessmen then looked to Hitler to defend them from the communists. The deal with Von Papen led to Hitler gaining office as chancellor and eventually becoming a dictator. Goebbels' intelligent propaganda then built on the anti-Communist and anti-Semitic views that already existed in Germany. This in turn further increased the popularity of the Nazis.