The Rise of the Nazis : 1929-1934 -
Party was well organised (strong)
Impact of the Depression on Germany: Hitler = undisputed party leader requiring complete obedience
Party organised on regional basis (Gau), each branch under
October 1929 - The Wall Street Crash control of a party leader (Gauleiter)
Countries relying heavily of USA for loans suffered greatly (e.g.
Germany) The failure of the current government
Germany’s exports began to decline Brüning’s government ruling by emergency decree
Unemployment rose More moderate parties damaged beyond repair by economic
1929 = 900,000 catastrophe
1930 = >3.5 million voted for extreme parties (like the Nazis)
1932 = 6 million
Several German & Austrian banks failed
Middle classes lost savings again
German agriculture suffered Hitler’s Rise to Power:
Farm product prices dropped
Farmers who had heavily mortgaged farms in 1920s affected Generals commanding German army became worried about crisis
Many people became homeless After 1930 - supported Hindenburg’s use of emergency powers
Could not keep up with mortgages or rent payments Attempt to provide order in Germany
Brüning’s government reduced government expenditure Leading General = Kurt von Schleicher
Affected benefit payments to poorest sections of community 1932 - Thought he could make a deal with Hitler & Nazis to
Led to an unstable government provide Germany with a strong new government
Encouraged growth of extreme political parties (e.g. Nazis & June 1932 - Von Schleicher had fallen out with Franz Von Papen
Communists) (Chancellor, right-wing politician)
Led to government relying increasingly on presidential Dec 1923 - Von Schleicher briefly became Chancellor but
emergency decrees to govern (1931 & 32) dismissed by Hindenburg (President) - influenced by Von Papen
Von Papen persuaded Hindenburg to consider a Von
Papen/Hitler government
Why Did Support for the Nazis Increase? Hindenburg did not like Hitler, appalled by violence &
intimidation of SA
Hitler’s persuasive and manipulative powers Hitler refused to consider coalitions unless made Chancellor
Hired a propagandist - Joseph Goebbels 30th Jan 1933 - Hitler made Chancellor (as leader of largest
Connected with German fears and beliefs in his speeches, fear of party) & Von Papen Vice-Chancellor (to control & moderate
communism, unemployment & economic disaster, anger at the Hitler’s policies)
Treaty of Versailles and the current Weimar government
1926 - Hitler Youth set up, gain support of the next generation
Party was well organised (strong)
Impact of the Depression on Germany: Hitler = undisputed party leader requiring complete obedience
Party organised on regional basis (Gau), each branch under
October 1929 - The Wall Street Crash control of a party leader (Gauleiter)
Countries relying heavily of USA for loans suffered greatly (e.g.
Germany) The failure of the current government
Germany’s exports began to decline Brüning’s government ruling by emergency decree
Unemployment rose More moderate parties damaged beyond repair by economic
1929 = 900,000 catastrophe
1930 = >3.5 million voted for extreme parties (like the Nazis)
1932 = 6 million
Several German & Austrian banks failed
Middle classes lost savings again
German agriculture suffered Hitler’s Rise to Power:
Farm product prices dropped
Farmers who had heavily mortgaged farms in 1920s affected Generals commanding German army became worried about crisis
Many people became homeless After 1930 - supported Hindenburg’s use of emergency powers
Could not keep up with mortgages or rent payments Attempt to provide order in Germany
Brüning’s government reduced government expenditure Leading General = Kurt von Schleicher
Affected benefit payments to poorest sections of community 1932 - Thought he could make a deal with Hitler & Nazis to
Led to an unstable government provide Germany with a strong new government
Encouraged growth of extreme political parties (e.g. Nazis & June 1932 - Von Schleicher had fallen out with Franz Von Papen
Communists) (Chancellor, right-wing politician)
Led to government relying increasingly on presidential Dec 1923 - Von Schleicher briefly became Chancellor but
emergency decrees to govern (1931 & 32) dismissed by Hindenburg (President) - influenced by Von Papen
Von Papen persuaded Hindenburg to consider a Von
Papen/Hitler government
Why Did Support for the Nazis Increase? Hindenburg did not like Hitler, appalled by violence &
intimidation of SA
Hitler’s persuasive and manipulative powers Hitler refused to consider coalitions unless made Chancellor
Hired a propagandist - Joseph Goebbels 30th Jan 1933 - Hitler made Chancellor (as leader of largest
Connected with German fears and beliefs in his speeches, fear of party) & Von Papen Vice-Chancellor (to control & moderate
communism, unemployment & economic disaster, anger at the Hitler’s policies)
Treaty of Versailles and the current Weimar government
1926 - Hitler Youth set up, gain support of the next generation
