How did Hitler rise to power?

Hitler’s rise to power was not due to just one factor there were a number of events and circumstances that enabled him to gain power in Germany.

The people of Germany were still very bitter about the treaty of Versailles and with his own views being very much similar his ideas and speeches appealed to a lot of people. Due to this he began to gain public support.

Hitler was also able to take advantage of the incredibly weak constitution that was crippling the Government, with most of the German population wanting a dictatorship; there weren’t many people who were ready to oppose Hitler. Again, Hitler was able to exploit weaknesses of the Weimar republic and use to his own benefit. For examples when the stock market crashed in 1929 many German people were desperate for a way out, although extreme, the Nazis offered this.

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Between 1928 and 1932 the Nazi party saw a significant rise in support and their seat in the Reichstag rose from a mere 12 to 230 during this time. It now looked promising for the Nazis.

Hitler was also supported by a number of wealthy businessmen who were prepared to make donations to help fund the Nazi cause, this helped Hitler with his election campaigns and also fund his propaganda.

Hitler also made use of his storm troopers who attacked any Nazi opposition; many of his opponents were simply to afraid of being murdered and did not speak out against ...

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