Explain why support for the Nazi Party grew between 1929 and 1933? [12 marks]
Nazi support increased due to the Wall Street Crash, the rising threat of communism and
the Hitler Youth.
The Wall Street Crash and subsequent Great Depression meant American banks called in
their loans to German banks. This caused the banks to close, and for many Germans to lose
their savings, jobs and businesses. Unemployment and poverty increased Nazi support as
Hitler symbolised the strong leader who would lead Germany to prosperity.
Middle-class people, farmers and business owners feared communism as it would strip
them of their property and wealth. This meant they favoured the Nazi Party for their
socialist and nationalist policies.
The youth were excited by the emerging Nazi Party with their colourful and atmospheric
rallies. Many first-time voters supported the Nazi Party as they promised more than more
traditional parties.
These factors combined contributed to the growth in support for the Nazi Party between
1929 and 1933.
Nazi support increased due to the Wall Street Crash, the rising threat of communism and
the Hitler Youth.
The Wall Street Crash and subsequent Great Depression meant American banks called in
their loans to German banks. This caused the banks to close, and for many Germans to lose
their savings, jobs and businesses. Unemployment and poverty increased Nazi support as
Hitler symbolised the strong leader who would lead Germany to prosperity.
Middle-class people, farmers and business owners feared communism as it would strip
them of their property and wealth. This meant they favoured the Nazi Party for their
socialist and nationalist policies.
The youth were excited by the emerging Nazi Party with their colourful and atmospheric
rallies. Many first-time voters supported the Nazi Party as they promised more than more
traditional parties.
These factors combined contributed to the growth in support for the Nazi Party between
1929 and 1933.
