Adolf Hitler And Mussolini Research Paper
Germany and Italy had similar economic struggles post World War I, which heavily influenced Mussolini and Hitler's ability to gain power. “When government becomes dysfunctional, because of runaway spending, unsustainable debt, a war gone wrong or other crises, people often clamor for a strong man to restore order. Mussolini recalled the horrors that led him to seize power: We saw passing before our eyes the dreadful panorama of chaos and of evil forces which had broken into a gallop, tragic beyond words to one who loved his country.” Italy’s economic distress allowed Mussolini to position himself in power, after failing many times before hand. Italy was motivated by Mussolini's promises that he would economically turn around Italy. Alberto
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This economic hardship gave rise to anger and resentment among its populace who were looking to their leaders for solutions. The German’s were so desperate for change that the perfect atmosphere was created for the rise of Adolph Hitler. He offered just the elixir the people were looking, someone to blame for their misery. “Due to the widespread suffering caused by the Great Depression, the political and socioeconomic climate of Germany was ripe for a new government to take direction and rebuild its state’s power. The people were looking for someone to blame, a way to recover and a way to forge ahead from the economic crisis at hand.” Hitler seized on this desperation and found the perfect scapegoats for people to blame for their misery which led to the advancement of his agenda. Hitler told the German people what they wanted to hear which was inspiring nationalism. This motivation of nationalism for the vast majority of German people, to follow the Nazi doctrine, regardless of its diabolical tenets. They were not to blame for their current predicament and Hitler had the perfect solution to rebuild their broken economy. The power of both of these messages thrusted Hitler into power. It should be noted that Mussolini's rise to power was driven by nearly identical themes
This economic hardship gave rise to anger and resentment among its populace who were looking to their leaders for solutions. The German’s were so desperate for change that the perfect atmosphere was created for the rise of Adolph Hitler. He offered just the elixir the people were looking, someone to blame for their misery. “Due to the widespread suffering caused by the Great Depression, the political and socioeconomic climate of Germany was ripe for a new government to take direction and rebuild its state’s power. The people were looking for someone to blame, a way to recover and a way to forge ahead from the economic crisis at hand.” Hitler seized on this desperation and found the perfect scapegoats for people to blame for their misery which led to the advancement of his agenda. Hitler told the German people what they wanted to hear which was inspiring nationalism. This motivation of nationalism for the vast majority of German people, to follow the Nazi doctrine, regardless of its diabolical tenets. They were not to blame for their current predicament and Hitler had the perfect solution to rebuild their broken economy. The power of both of these messages thrusted Hitler into power. It should be noted that Mussolini's rise to power was driven by nearly identical themes