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Hitler and German Politics, 1929-33

Hitler and German Politics, 1929-33. Changes in Political Fortunes. Grave economic consequences of WSC (25% unemployment) 1930 and 1932 Elections 1932 Presidential election – H. gains 37% Large increases in Party Membership and SA

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Hitler and German Politics, 1929-33

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  1. Hitler and German Politics, 1929-33

  2. Changes in Political Fortunes • Grave economic consequences of WSC (25% unemployment) • 1930 and 1932 Elections • 1932 Presidential election – H. gains 37% • Large increases in Party Membership and SA • But – after July 1932, Nazis in decline (membership; local elections; finance etc.) • November 1932, Nazi vote goes down

  3. Political Manoeuvrings • Decline of Parliamentary Government • Use of Emergency Powers (Article 48) • Many, short-lived governments • Self interest of politicians • Willingness to work with the Nazis

  4. Conservative Elites • Bruning • Von Papen • Von Schleicher • Von Hindenburg

  5. Leading Nazis • Goebbles – election propaganda • Otto Strasser – tried to attract w/c support = many m/c voters leave the Nazis • Gregor Strasser – effective local organisation increased support / but divided the Nazis by joining the ‘Diagonal Alliance’ with von Schleicher

  6. Consolidation of Power • Reichstag Fire ‘crack-down’ on Communists • March elections a set back • Enabling Act the end of Weimar democracy?

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