the rise of european dictators

Question 1

how did fears lead to the rise of dictators

Answer 1

• the great depression affected a lot of countries, and people accepted strong governments
• communism feared many and ppl wanted strong leaders to fight it off
• Germany wanted a stronger defence against France
• many refusing to disarm led to Germany wanting to rearm

Question 2

when did Hitler become chancellor

Answer 2

1933

Question 3

what was hitlers dictatorship like politically

Answer 3

• ruled without a parliament, banned any opposing parties and used violence against them

Question 4

what were hitlers foreign policy aims

Answer 4

• wanted the Treaty of Versailles to be overturned
• wanted rearmament, wanted Germany to be a strong military power
• wanted to unite Volksdeutche
• wanted to succeed in Anschluss
• wanted to increase lebensraum by expanding territory

Question 5

why was Hitler so popular in Germany at the time

Answer 5

• was known for being a charismatic speaker