What helped Hitler gain power in Germany?

Answer 1

obedient masses of Germans

Answer 2

The first factor was the Treaty of Versilles. Before this generally the loser of a war usually conceded territory and paid a small sum. Or tribute. Or was taken over. But world war I being such a unprecendented horrible and costly war the powers that won it were determined to put in the boot. Especially France who had three times in a century seen German(Prussian) armies invade their country. This treaty was harsh and offended German pride and brought them low. Especially when they had fought so valiantly against great odds and had come within a hairs breadth of winning. Many Germans felt that only a man who promised to scrap it was worthy of supreme power. The second was the depression. The depression hit Germany very hard, harder than the Western Democracies. This drove many into the hands of someone who talked no nonesence and promised to do whatever it took to get them out of the depression. Which he did. If it were not for the depression, Hitler would not have gained power. But the suffering of many made it easy for the Nazis to win people over. Especially when they could blame someone convenient and near as a scapegoat. The third reason was the inate conservatism and racist leanings of the German people between the years 1815 and 1945. If you see some propaganda posters of world war one you will find the allies put things like WE WILL LIBERATE OR DEFEND. The Germans were the only ones to put things like WE WILL CONQURE. All throughout the 19th century there was a steady development in the ideas of social darwinism and racial eugenics. Some of this was propogated by an English immigrant called Joseph Chamberlain. Also between the wars you had many many right wing and racist organisations. This is not to say that all or even most Germans were racists or even extreme right wing. However there were enough especially with the other two reasons to swing it. Also Germany did not have the tradition of liberal democracy that the wes had. There whole society leaned towards the right, although there were for a time large parties of the left. But most Germans distained them and looked right in their politics. For I wonder what reception Hitler would have had if he had have been born in the western democracies in the same circumstances. There takes a variety of reasons for a people to vote in an extemist party. Usually they have to be pushed to the brink. But also there must be something within their sociology. Remember that thought Hitler did not win the 1933 election outright, his party was still by large the largest party comming out of that election. And he did enough allies to help in govern in the first instance when he got there. There is a lesson here, desperate people do desperate things. Hope this helps you.

Answer 3

Religious support --whether it was at the very beginning of his sick career or not-

Historians of the official "U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum" in Washington DC, have said that if other religious organizations boycotted or stood up against Hitler,' history would have been different'. In the " "United States Holocaust Memorial Museum" -there is only 1 religion as an organization represented there, in a separate section, because it alone stood firm against Hitler & his killing machine. As an organization it took a firm stand in the middle to late 20's , its people were among the first to be put in to the concentration camps. They were officially banned by Hitler in 1933-& their properties(printing factories, literature etc.) totally confiscated--but they continued underground in preaching & teaching despite Hitlers brutal treatment of some 30.000 of them, until released in the 40's.They were known as "Ernest Bible Students" known today as Jehovah's Witnesses.
There were indeed individuals & groups of several other religions that indeed should be given credit for their brave stand, but not their religions.

Answer 4

Well, you have to actually dig a little below the surface to find the real answer. His fellow countrymen helped him gain power. Hitler was backed by the Kaiser and won the election which initially put him into the position of leadership. It was from that position that he began to use propaganda, his inner circle of not-so-trusted advisers, and his "secret police" the Gestapo to take control and take on more of a dictatorial role. Soon, he ruled by fear. The country was too scared to speak out against him. It's almost how Mussolini and Saddam managed to run their respective nations.

Answer 5

the Treaty of Versailles;great propaganda movement of the Nazis; ineptitude of the Weimar Reublic;plenty of industrialists and financiers desired a change and would accept any change;his great oratory skill and use of charisma; the Great Depression and Hitler's ability to use the force of nationalism and pride of Germany to his advantage;hatred of Germans for the Communists ; promise of German restoration and dignity after the humiliation brought about at the end of WW 1 and subsequent revenge by the Allies for total reparations.

Answer 6

Back then they had a lot of problems it was easy to point a finger at somebody (a race perhaps) and blame them and when its that bad you wanna blame somebody and be made at them and will one guy saying its your fault other are sure to join in even if that person is wrong because you wanna take your anger out on some one. Back then it was normal and easy to do. My source a school text book.

Answer 7

inflation was running wild for one thing. the workers were paid each day at the middle of the day so they could buy bread as if they waited until the end of the day their wages would not be enough to purchase a loaf of bread

Answer 8

The Great Depression (while he promised that he would boost German economy)
Anti Semitism
Hitler's charisma

Answer 9

Very effective propaganda, using fear tactics to scare people into thinking certain groups (Jews, homosexuals, gypsies) were responsible for all their problems.

Answer 10

the devil.