why did hitler become chancellor in 1932? by mr rj huggins 2004
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Why did Hitler become Chancellor in 1932?
By Mr RJ Huggins 2004
Aims & Objectives
Why did the Nazis win more votes after the Wall Street Crash?
Why did the army and businessmen support the Nazi Party?
Why did Hindenburg change his mind and make Hitler Chancellor?
Government Reaction to the Depression
Faced with massive unemployment the Weimar Republic had three options. Print more money and risk hyperinflation. Raise taxes to pay for unemployment
benefit. Save money and cut unemployment
benefit. The government couldn’t agree what to do
and the SDP resigned from the government. The Chancellor Bruning resigned as different
political parties fought for control of the Reichstag.
How did the German People view the arguments amongst their politicians?
Politicians arguewho should run
Germany
No Action istaken to help
the unemployed!
Communist & Nazis
promise to take action
Votes for theNazis &
Communist
increase.
Von Papen becomes Chancellor
in 1932
Papen is replacedby Schleicherlater that year
No Action istaken tohelp the
unemployed
Votes for theNazis &
Communist
increase.
Many Germanslose their faithin Democracy
Hitler’s Appeal: Nazi Propaganda
Nazi Propaganda portrayed Hitler as Germany’s saviour.
If elected he would bring order to Germany and create jobs.
Nazi propaganda promised Germans that if Hitler was elected he would give them ‘Jobs & Bread’
Hitler’s Appeal: Nazi Rallies
The Nazis held mass rallies which were staged managed so that thousands could hear Hitler’s speeches.
Military music and flags were used to to give the impression that the Nazis represented order.
Hitler promised over and over again that he would give Germany strong leadership.
Hitler’s Appeal: Nazi Rallies
What does Hitler promise to do if was elected?
Why did people vote for the Nazis?
Many people voted for the Nazis because they agreed with the Nazi ideas.
Others voted for the Nazi Party because they were desperate to vote for a party that would take action to put Germany back to work.
Year Unemployed
1928 650 000
1929 1 320 000
1930 3 000 000
1931 4 350 000
1932 5 102 000
1933 6 100 000
Why did people vote for the Nazis?
This 1933 election Poster says ‘Hitler our last hope.’
Year Number of Votes
1928 800 000
1930 6 400 000
1932 July 13 700 000
1932 Nov 11 700 000
What is the link between unemployment & votes for the Nazi Party?
Why did many businessmen support Hitler?
Many businessmen were afraid of what would happen to their property if the Communists took over.
These businessmen also hated the power of the trade unions which forced up the wages they paid their workers.
Hitler promised to smash the Communists and the trade unions.
Presidential Elections, 1932.
How did the Presidential election affect Hitler’s popularity with the German people?
Control of the Reichstag In July 1938, the Nazis
won 38% of the seats in the Reichstag.
Hitler demanded the job of chancellor.
Hindenburg said no!
‘He could not risk transferring the power of
government to a new party such as the National Socialist
… which was intolerant, noisy & undisciplined.’
Hitler becomes Chancellor
Why did Hindenburg make Hitler Chancellor?
So why did Hitler become Chancellor in January 1933?