The Rise of The Nazi’s

Political Scheming 1928-1933 there was much political scheming. Germany ruled by 4 coalitions governments March 1930 elections, coalitions still had majority of seats The socialists didn’t agree with the left wing policies Chancellor Bruning didn’t have enough support to be able to pass laws in the Reichstag, so instead of resigning, he asked Hindenburg to rule by decree Hindenburg could pass laws with consulting the Reichstag. In 1932 Bruning resigned because he was unable to end unemployment Hindenburg chose Von Papen as his replacement

Political Scheming In 1932 there was another election in which the Nazis won 320 seats, making them the largest party in the Reichstag. Hitler demanded to be made Chancellor, but Hindenburg did not trust him and instead chose Von Papen There was another election in 1932 to try to make Von Papen more popular, but failed. He was replaced by Von Schleicher He was only Chancellor for 57 days, and he could not get enough support for his policies and ruled by presidential decree Hindenburg realised this could not go on, and made Hitler Chancellor on the 30th January 1933. Hindenburg and Von Papen believed they could still dominate Hitler.

The Depression The depression was a time in which Germany was going through an economic downfall People turned to the extreme parties in those extreme times. The Weimar Government could not solve the crisis, and the Nazis offered simple solutions. They promised a decrease in unemployment, and as it rose, so did the Nazis fame and power

Propaganda The Nazis used many different forms on propaganda to aid them in getting more votes They used radio, posters, leaflets and newspapers Hitler also went around Germany making speeches at rallies to try to impress the people

Nazi Appeal The Nazis appealed to almost everyone The promised to end the Depression, and end the hated Treaty of Versailles They offered prosperity and hope to the German people They offered a scapegoat All corners of German society were appealed to: The Working Class – decent wages and working conditions The Middle Class – the destruction of communism The farmers were also promised good prices for produce, and the women were promised support for family values

Violence The Nazis used the SA to disrupt meetings of other parties Scare tactics Aimed to Socialists and the Communists Used the HJ to attract adolescents to the party and Nazi ideologies

Banking The Nazis needed money to fund their campaigns Tried to get the support of wealthy businessmen Promises to destroy trade unions and keep wages down Supported by Alfred Hugenburg who owned 500 newspapers and cinemas, aiding the propaganda needed for a successful election

Hitler Himself Hitler was a very charismatic speaker, who had the power to indoctrinate people Was portrayed as the strong leader the German public needed His popularity was shown in 1932 election against Hindenburg - 13,000,000 for Hitler, 19,000,000 for Hindenburg

Weimar Weaknesses They signed the Treaty of Versailles and earned themselves the ‘November Criminals’ nickname ‘The Stab in the Back Theory’ Increased taxes, cut benefit, lowered wages. Unemployment rose