1. Activity 3.7: Why did Hitler become Chancellor in 1933?

2. What you have to do
On the next slide is an outline summary of Hitler’s rise to power
Study the relevant sections of the book and look over your previous work to complete the diagram
You could colour code relevant points so that it is clear which ones belong together

3. Political manoeuvring between von Schleicher and von Papen
The weaknesses of the Weimar government
WHY DID HITLER
BECOME CHANCELLOR
IN 1933?
The Depression
Nazi tactics
Hitler’s leadership
skills

4. Why did Hitler become Chancellor in 1933?
The next slide contains the diagram with some suggested points in white boxes. Move the points onto the correct place on the diagram.

5. Political manoeuvring between von Schleicher and von Papen
Rule by President – hostile to Weimar
SA disrupted opposition activities
Unpopular policies, e.g. cut benefits, raised taxes
Homelessness
Focus on farmers and middle class
Political manoeuvring between von Schleicher and von Papen
The weaknesses of the Weimar government
WHY DID HITLER
BECOME CHANCELLOR
IN 1933?
Party organisation, e.g. training in public speaking
The Depression
Von Papen and Hindenburg underestimated Hitler and thought they could control him
Nazi tactics
Von Papen agreed to work with Hitler to keep out von Schleicher
Hitler’s leadership
skills
Breakdown
of law and order in some areas
Extremism – rise of Communists helped Nazis
Use of technology, e.g. radio, aircraft
Unemployment for
factory workers (40%),
young people (50%)
Powerful speaker, e.g. report by British Foreign Office in 1930s talks of ‘astonishing sway’
Decisive leader
Public meetings
Refused to co-operate with von Papen unless he was made Chancellor
Ditched unsuccessful policies, e.g. nationalising industry, and kept others vague
Poster campaigns, rallies, etc. built him up
Propaganda managed by Goebbels

6. Why did Hitler become Chancellor in 1933?
The next slide contains the completed diagram with colour coding.

7. Political manoeuvring between von Schleicher and von Papen
Von Papen and Hindenburg underestimated Hitler and thought they could control him
Rule by President – hostile to Weimar
Von Papen agreed to work with Hitler to keep out von Schleicher
Unpopular policies e.g. cut benefit, raised taxes
Political manoeuvring between von Schleicher and von Papen
The weaknesses of the Weimar government
Extremism – rise of Communists helped Nazis
WHY DID HITLER
BECOME CHANCELLOR
IN 1933?
Breakdown
of law and order in some areas
SA disrupted opposition activities
The Depression
Nazi tactics
Homelessness
Unemployment for
factory workers (40%),
young people (50%)
Hitler’s leadership
skills
Use of technology, e.g. radio, aircraft
Powerful speaker, e.g. report by British Foreign Office in 1930s talks of ‘astonishing sway’
Ditched unsuccessful policies, e.g. nationalising industry, and kept others vague
Propaganda managed by Goebbels
Poster campaigns, rallies, etc. built him up
Focus on farmers and middle class
Decisive leader
Refused to co-operate with von Papen unless he was made Chancellor
Party organisation, e.g. training in public speaking
Public meetings