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How far was the Nazi rise to power in Jan 1933 due to...

How far was the Nazi rise to power in Jan 1933 due to. Discontent with the Weimar Republic. Introduction.

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How far was the Nazi rise to power in Jan 1933 due to...

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  1. How far was the Nazi rise to power in Jan 1933 due to... Discontent with the Weimar Republic

  2. Introduction • The Nazi rise to power in January 1933 was due to the German peoples discontent with the Weimar Republic. The Weimar had many problems that it had to overcome following the end of WW1 that its inexperience could not deal with.

  3. Middle Section • Blamed for losing WW1 • Linked with defeat and humiliation • Blamed for signing the treaty of Versailles • Blamed for reparations • Blamed for shortages of food/fuel/materials • Criticised for giving into foreign powers • Criticised for their part in the Ruhr Invasion • Proportional Representation produced weak governments • Inability to curb extremists • Unable to stop violence • Coalition lacked authority • Blamed for economic hardships • Could not alleviate mass unemployment • Squabbling politicians lost the faith of the people

  4. Middle Section • Hitler promised strong, decisive leadership • Held large public meetings/parades which excited many • Nazi use of Propaganda eg... • Use of intimidation/violence which attracted many/intimidated others • Use of SA to impress people/well disciplined in times of chaos • Contribution of Hitler and his oratory skills • Nazi programme: hatred of Versailles • Hitler's promises - provision of jobs, reunite all Germans, remilitarisation • Success in elections brought about by greater publicity/legitimacy/financial backing • Anti-Communism stance • Seemed to offer something for most groups/classes in Germany • Offered solutions to Germanys economic problems • Promised to restore order

  5. Conclusion • Therefore the rise of the Nazis in January 1933 was mainly due to the discontent that the German people had for the Weimar Republic

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