Hitler's rise to Power
Ariana Reeve
How and why did Hitler and the Nazis come to power in January 1933?
Hitler's rise to power cannot be attributed to one event, but a mixture of factors these included events happening outside Germany, the strengths of the Nazi party, and the weaknesses of other parties in Germany. Hitler used these factors to his advantage and in 1933 when he gained power to become chancellor.
One of the reasons Hitler came to power were his own personal qualities. Hitler was a driven determined and sometimes unstable man, but not only this he was a brilliant public speaker; he knew exactly how to get a crowd on his side and how to gain the support of the people. He would often adapt his speeches and policies depending on who he was addressing, meaning he gained support of lots of different types of people. It is arguable that Hitler’s own attributes and deep determination are what drove him to power; he believed that he had been called by God to become dictator of Germany and rule the world. This kept him going when other people might have given up. It is easy to suggest his self-belief persuaded people to believe in him. He told many Germans what they wanted to hear including that the Germans were the 'master race'; that the German government should smash the terms of the Treaty of Versailles; that Germany needed 'living space' or lebensraum in Eastern Europe.
Throughout Germany there was a long-term bitterness and deep hatred for the loss of World War 1, a feeling that Hitler himself shared. Many people felt a deep anger towards the politicians who signed the Treaty of Versailles labelling them ‘November Criminals’ believing they should have carried on fighting. Hitler promised revenge against these politicians, and used this hatred as the backbone of his campaign, appealing to the people who upheld this view.
It is a strong argument that the 1929 Wall Street Crash played a large part in helping Hitler into power, it sent Germany into economic turmoil as
How and why did Hitler and the Nazis come to power in January 1933?
Hitler's rise to power cannot be attributed to one event, but a mixture of factors these included events happening outside Germany, the strengths of the Nazi party, and the weaknesses of other parties in Germany. Hitler used these factors to his advantage and in 1933 when he gained power to become chancellor.
One of the reasons Hitler came to power were his own personal qualities. Hitler was a driven determined and sometimes unstable man, but not only this he was a brilliant public speaker; he knew exactly how to get a crowd on his side and how to gain the support of the people. He would often adapt his speeches and policies depending on who he was addressing, meaning he gained support of lots of different types of people. It is arguable that Hitler’s own attributes and deep determination are what drove him to power; he believed that he had been called by God to become dictator of Germany and rule the world. This kept him going when other people might have given up. It is easy to suggest his self-belief persuaded people to believe in him. He told many Germans what they wanted to hear including that the Germans were the 'master race'; that the German government should smash the terms of the Treaty of Versailles; that Germany needed 'living space' or lebensraum in Eastern Europe.
Throughout Germany there was a long-term bitterness and deep hatred for the loss of World War 1, a feeling that Hitler himself shared. Many people felt a deep anger towards the politicians who signed the Treaty of Versailles labelling them ‘November Criminals’ believing they should have carried on fighting. Hitler promised revenge against these politicians, and used this hatred as the backbone of his campaign, appealing to the people who upheld this view.
It is a strong argument that the 1929 Wall Street Crash played a large part in helping Hitler into power, it sent Germany into economic turmoil as