Hitler's Ascend to Power (Part 1) . This document consists of post war germany and how the great depression helped in hitler's climb to power .It mentions the Reichstag fire and how the communists were blamed by the Nazis , it ialso ncludes how Germany used fear as a method of control through the u...
Adolf Hitler became Chancellor of Germany through a combination
of political manoeuvring, exploitation of circumstances, and the
erosion of democratic norms.
In the early 1930s, Germany was grappling with economic turmoil,
social unrest, and political instability, factors that created fertile
ground for extremist ideologies to flourish. Hitler's National Socialist
German Workers' Party (NSDAP), commonly known as the Nazi
Party, capitalised on this discontent, promising solutions to
Germany's problems and scapegoating various groups, particularly
Jews and Communists, for the country's woes.
In the elections of 1932, the Nazi Party emerged as the largest
party in the Reichstag (the German parliament) but did not have an
outright majority. Despite this, President Paul von Hindenburg,
facing pressure from conservative politicians and fearing the rise of
communism, appointed Hitler as Chancellor on January 30, 1933.
This decision was facilitated by backroom deals and political
intrigue.
Once in power, Hitler and the Nazis swiftly moved to consolidate
their control over the government and suppress dissent. The
, Reichstag Fire, which occurred on February 27, 1933, provided the
pretext for the Nazis to crack down on their political opponents,
particularly Communists, and further solidify their grip on power.
The Enabling Act of 1933, passed shortly after the fire, effectively
gave Hitler dictatorial powers, allowing him to govern without the
need for parliamentary approval.
Hitler's ascent to Chancellorship marked the beginning of the Nazi
dictatorship in Germany, which would ultimately lead to catastrophic
consequences for the country and the world.
Notes :
● Germany post war
● Great depression
● Wall street crashed
● Unemployed stand in front of dole station in front of reishnack
● People walked around with spoons in their pocket
● Germany became economically the worst nation in the world
● 5 major banks get stopped
● More 20 german business crashed
● 24th 1929 wall street crashed
● In 3 years german unemployment roe to 6.6 million
● 17 million , a third of the population was supported by the dole
● Cues down the labour
● Those in work got wages cut
● Government kept changing
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller CarMay. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $4.56. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
