The treaty of versailles was the main reason why Hitler bacame chancellor in 1933. How far is this true

Hitler gained votes by using the Great Depression. Hitler used  the Jews, communists and the Treaty of Versailles as victems. After the Great depression, the unemployed and businessmen were looking for victems and Hitler provided these. However, before the Great Depression, as election results show (in 1924 the Nazis had only 2% of the vote and in 1928 3%), Hitler's speeches did not have much effect on German voters.

In my opinion, the Great Depression was the most important reason why Hitler rose to power in 1933 because of the american Stock exchange crash . Germany was hit badly as America recalled the loans to Germany as part of the Dawes Plan. In 1932, there were six million unemployed in Germany. The chancellor, Bruning, couldnt be bothered to help the crisis and followed a policy of deflation. It was realised that the Weimar constitution was not working and a strong man was needed that was a good. . As unemployment rose, so did the Nazi's popularity and the unemplyed would do anything for him. The more popular the Nazis became, the more chance Hindenburg would consider Hitler becoming chancellor. The Depression acted as a 'catalyst' which made the unemployed and businessmen remember the Treaty of Versailles. In March 1933, the Nazi party won 288 seats in the Reichstag, becoming the biggest party.

The final reason why Hitler was able to become chancellor was his appointment by Hindenburg. Just because Hitler's party had the most seats did not mean Hitler had to become chancellor. In May 1932, Bruning was dismissed by Hindenburg. Von Papen became chancellor, but he was dismissed in 1932, partly on Schleicher's advice. Schleicher was then appointed chancellor. Von Papen was unhappy about the way he was treated by Schleicher. Also, like many other men in positions of influence, von Papen wanted to see the Weimar constitution changed, without causing an uproar. With his large popularity, Hitler seemed like the perfect choice. Papen thought of a scheme where Hitler would be chancellor and he would be vice-chancellor. Hitler would act as a front man and would convince workers, with his large support, that any reforms were right. Von Papen believed that he could control Hitler and that because Hitler had never held an office before he would do whatever he said. Hindenburg agreed and Hitler became chancellor. There were twelve ministers altogether and only three were Nazis. Von Papen and Hindenburg thought that Hitler could be controlled and drowned out by non-Nazis, but they were wrong. Without the Great Depression or his oratorical skills it is unlikely that Hitler would have become chancellor.