Why did Hitler become so powerful, p. 90,91

Question 1

What 5 factors lead to the rise of Hitler in power?

Answer 1

• Hitler was a brilliant public speaker - held rallies
• The Great Depression hit Germany hard – stopped trade and people lost jobs
• Hitler and the Nazi’s were well organized – wanted to win power through elections
• German voters were unhappy with the Weimar government –unemployment was high.
• Hitler gained support from worried Germans – he would fight communism which gained support from the middle and upper class.

Question 2

What was the Great Depression?

Answer 2

• Less trade
• Countries stopped buying and selling to
  each other
• Factories closed – unemployment
• Hitler promised those that voted from him that he would fix all their problems
• More people lost jobs = more votes for Hitler.

Question 3

What are the 3 groups of people that Hitler made people believe were the culprits?

Answer 3

• The Allies
• Jews
• Weimar Republic (Current Government)

Question 4

How did Hitler spread his messages to the German population?

Answer 4

Media.

Question 5

How was Hitler appointed Chancellor of Germany? (4)

Answer 5

• Weimar system of government not working
• No political group was able to provide strong rule or make decisions
• Rescue democratic
  system = needed a Chancellor who had the
  support of the Reichstag
• Nazis = largest number of seats in the
  Reichstag = Hitler appointed Chancellor of Germany

Question 6

When was Hitler appointed Chancellor of Germany?

Answer 6

December 1932

Question 7

How does Hitler become the leader of Germany from chancellor?

Answer 7

The previous president dies