European History

European History

Abstract

Hitler's increase to power was founded upon long-term components - resentment in the German people, the weakness of the Weimar scheme - which he exploited through propaganda (paid for by his rich, Communist-fearing backers), the terror of his stormtroopers, and the brilliance of his speeches. During the 'roaring twenties' Germans disregarded this vicious little man with his events of hatred. But when the large despondency wrecked their inhabits, they voted for him in expanding numbers. Needing support, and conceiving he could control Hitler, leader Hindenburg made the error in January 1933 of giving Hitler the mail of Chancellor.

Tabe of Contents

Introduction4

Hitler's rise to power4

Seeking electoral success: 1924-19295

Rise to power: 1930-19336

Attitude of workers8

Attitude of big business9

Conclusion11

References13

European History

Introduction

World War I ended in disaster for the German nation, in the repercussion of the war, scarcity suffering Germans sustained to die of malnourishment and disease. The nation's wealth had been expended in fighting the Allies. The Treaty of Versailles decreased the locality of the German domain by one tenth. Germany was made to accept that it was guilty of beginning the war. The German government was forbidden to raise an armed detachment of more than a hundred thousand men, or to construct any large tools for fighting of war. Most impairing of all, the treaty stipulated that Germany pay the partners enormous amounts of cash as reparations to compensate for the pain initiated by the war. Already deprived German citizens were compelled to pay hefty taxes to make up these reparation payments. Not only the finances, but even the essence of the homeland was destroyed by the Versailles Treaty of 1919. Of the countries of Europe, Germany above all had taken dignity in its infantry strength, and now its detachments were reduced to a skeleton of what they had one time been. The new government was feeble and numerous little political parties sprang up to fight against it. Even family harmony was shattered as young persons lost respect for their parents and rebelled against them. In short, Germany's belief in itself was surprised profoundly by the defeat, by the calm treaty, and by its aftermath.

Hitler's Rise To Power

There is no easy answer as to why Hitler became chancellor in January 1933. There are a number of causal components which all contributed to his rise into power (I am presuming that the saying 'rise to power' in the title means evolving chancellor). Any of the components, on its own, although, would not have produced in his appointment. They are all linked in a world wide world wide web of causation and if any of the factors were missing, Hitler would not have been nominated chancellor. Of the components, the large despondency was the most important. The Treaty of Versailles only partly helped Hitler become chancellor (Hakim, 1995). On 28 June 1919, Germany marked the Treaty with the partners, mislaying 10% of her land. The German army was decreased to 100,000 men and Germany had to pay reparations of £6,600 ...