How Did The Reichstag Fire Help Hitler Rise To Power

The Reichstag Fire was a significant event that occurred on 27 February 1933. Without this catastrophic event, Hitler may not have had the opportunity to rise to power. The combination of Article 48, Hitler’s resourcefulness and persistence, and the Enabling Act, in my view, were the driving forces behind Hitler’s rise to power.

The Reichstag Fire was a turning point for the German government and Hitler used this event to his advantage. This event is significant because it had allowed Hitler to manipulate his way into the government and consolidate power. In January 1933, Hindenburg appointed Hitler to the position of Chancellor. For instance, in February 28, 1933 Hitler used the fire as justification and convinced President Hindenburg to invoke Article 48 of the Weimar constitution, in order to protect public safety. This shows that the Reichstag Fire gave Hitler more time to undo the constitution. In the same year, Hitler
He highlighted the flaws of the government at the time, and manipulated the German people by marketing his policies as solutions to the currently flawed government. The flaws that were highlighted was the economic instability, the lack of credibility after signing the Versailles Treaty, and the underlying loopholes in the political system. In March 11, 1933 Hitler created a new government department, the Ministry of Public Enlightenment and Propaganda. With this new department, Hitler was able to effectively enforce his ideas to the German public and gained popularity.

In conclusion, the significance of the Reichstag Fire was an important event in German history. Hitler effectively used this event to his advantage, and persuaded the Reichstag and the German public that he was the solution to the current problems of the government at the time. Hitler’s cleverly strategic plan catapulted his profile into popularity and won favours with his voters to execute his