if i am correct the answer should be the great depression.
Hitler gave himself absolute powers through constitutional amendments that enabled him to do whatever he wished as the only leader.
These totalitarian powers were expressed in terms of censuring the media, control of information through propaganda tactics,use of the secret police,and detention camps. Germany under Hitler is an example of a totalitarian nation where the public would dare question those in authority.
"you have improved upon your first essay" he was speaking upon the nation as if it has became better after the hard tests and experiences its been thru.