How did Hitler become chancellor in 1933? zl
Hitler was the leader of the National Socialist German Workers’ Party (Nazis). He wanted to be the Chancellor of Germany because that position has the power and authority to make decisions that are able to affect Germany. Finally, in 1933, he was appointed the Chancellor by President Hindenburg and became the dictator of Germany a year later.
There are a numerous ways in which Hitler has strategically used to become the Chancellor in Germany despite the initial reluctance of President Hindenburg to appoint him. The first is the use of propaganda which Hitler used effectively and consistently to manipulate the population. These propagandas are usually transmitted through the media such as the radio to brainwash and convince people by repeating itself over and over again. In Source A, it can be seen clearly that the slogan “Hitler-Our Last Hope!” is stated in the poster. Short and simple slogans were used rather than long and complex ones as they are the ones that make the most impact to people. Through the Nazi Propagandas, Hitler was portrayed as a saviour of the country and some might even claim, Godlike. It also infuriated German people by making them think that they were wronged and were “stabbed in the back” and therefore conquering other lands to regain what was theirs is the only right thing to do. There is no doubt that without the infamous Nazi Propagandas, Hitler would never have gotten the chance to be appointed as Chancellor.
