how did hitler go from prisoner to chancellor Flashcards
When did Hitler become chancellor?
30th January 1933.
Explain the timeline of events leading up to Hitler becoming chancellor.
His own actions
The Wall Street Crash
Weak Opposition
Fear of Communism
The Political Deal
Who was president of the WR while and before Hitler became chancellor?
Hindenburg, a well-respected general.
Why did Bruning become so unpopular that he had to resign?
Weakened support for Weimar government due to depression
Raised taxes to pay for unemployment benefits, causing uproar
He increased taxing on large companies and rich Prussians
Became nicknamed the “hunger chancellor”
Give 2 reasons why there was increased support for the Nazis in 1932.
The Depression - fear of communism
Nazi propaganda
How did Hitler eventually become chancellor?
Von Papen had met with Hitler, who promised that von Papen could be his deputy if he supported his claim to be chancellor. Von Papen agreed, thinking he could tame the beast and influence Hitler’s decisions, but was wrong.
How Did Hitler Use the Political System to Become Chancellor in January 1933? - Timeline & Summary
Some Germans were ‘pushed’ towards fascism because of the Wall Street Crash. Experiencing a second economic crisis within a decade made people lose hope in Weimar politicians. They distrusted democracy as they could not see the Weimar Republic working in times of crisis. More Germans began to wish for the return of a totalitarian government. A strong government would take control of Germany and resolve the country’s issues.
How Did Hitler Use the Political System to Become Chancellor in January 1933 Summary
President Hindenburg had limited options but to give chancellorship to Hitler. Due to his RW beliefs, Hindenburg couldn’t accept a Communist government under the KPD. However, Hindenburg could no longer ignore Hitler’s power over the German people. Historians agree Hindenburg made a misjudgement in believing he could control Hitler by appointing von Papen as co-chancellor. Within a year, Hitler combined powers of chancellor+president to become Führer of Germany.
What were the four aspects of Hitler’s own actions that led to him being elected?
Leadership skills
Nazi promises
Organisation
Nazi Propaganda
What promises did the Nazi Party make?
- Solve Germany’s economic problems
- Provide strong leadership
- ignore the Treaty of Versailles
- Build up the army
- Make Germany great again
They concentrated on issues that the German people were extremely unhappy about
They were designed to appeal to everyone
If a policy was unpopular, the Nazi Party would drop it
They contained something for everyone which explains the huge amount of support
How did the Nazi’s propaganda lead to Hitler being elected in 1933?
josef goebbels was in charge of nazi propaganda
They used the latest technology to spread their message
Used it present the Nazi Party as the solution to Germany’s problems
Mass rallies helped them to win support
Music and marches gave the impression of discipline and order at time of chaos
Posters with simple and memorable slogans to spread key ideas
How did the fear of communism lead to the election of Hitler in 1933?
1930-32: increase in support for communism
communism was feared by the german public because of the french revolution
The German Communist Party was the largest in Europe and had support from the working class but business owners and farmers feared them
The Nazis made themselves seem to be the only ones who could stop communism so people voted for them to stop Communists gaining power
