Question

What factors contributed to the rise of the Nazi party in Germany?

Answer 1

The fact that Germany was in a depression because of the need to pay reperations from WWI that caused hate towards the allies. This let Hitler get to power through climbing government positions through his plans for getting Germany out of its depression and become a super power.

Answer 2

1. Long-term bitterness
Deep anger about the First World War and the Treaty of Versailles created an underlying bitterness to which Hitler’s viciousness and expansionism appealed, so they gave him support.

2. Ineffective Constitution
Weaknesses in the Constitution crippled the government. In fact, there were many people in Germany who wanted a return to dictatorship. When the crisis came in 1929–1933 – there was no one who was prepared or able to fight to stop Hitler.

3. Money
The financial support of wealthy businessmen gave Hitler the money to run his propaganda and election campaigns.

4. Propaganda
Nazi propaganda persuaded the German masses to believe that the Jews were to blame and that Hitler was their last hope.

5. Programme
Hitler promised everybody something, so they supported h