Adolf Hitler became Chancellor of Germany through a combination
of political manoeuvring, exploitation of circumstances, and the
erosion of democratic norms.
In the early 1930s, Germany was grappling with economic turmoil,
social unrest, and political instability, factors that created fertile
ground for extremist ideologies to flourish. Hitler's National Socialist
German Workers' Party (NSDAP), commonly known as the Nazi
Party, capitalised on this discontent, promising solutions to
Germany's problems and scapegoating various groups, particularly
Jews and Communists, for the country's woes.
In the elections of 1932, the Nazi Party emerged as the largest
party in the Reichstag (the German parliament) but did not have an
outright majority. Despite this, President Paul von Hindenburg,
facing pressure from conservative politicians and fearing the rise of
communism, appointed Hitler as Chancellor on January 30, 1933.
This decision was facilitated by backroom deals and political
intrigue.
Once in power, Hitler and the Nazis swiftly moved to consolidate
their control over the government and suppress dissent. The
, Reichstag Fire, which occurred on February 27, 1933, provided the
pretext for the Nazis to crack down on their political opponents,
particularly Communists, and further solidify their grip on power.
The Enabling Act of 1933, passed shortly after the fire, effectively
gave Hitler dictatorial powers, allowing him to govern without the
need for parliamentary approval.
Hitler's ascent to Chancellorship marked the beginning of the Nazi
dictatorship in Germany, which would ultimately lead to catastrophic
consequences for the country and the world.
Notes :
● Germany post war
● Great depression
● Wall street crashed
● Unemployed stand in front of dole station in front of reishnack
● People walked around with spoons in their pocket
● Germany became economically the worst nation in the world
● 5 major banks get stopped
● More 20 german business crashed
● 24th 1929 wall street crashed
● In 3 years german unemployment roe to 6.6 million
● 17 million , a third of the population was supported by the dole
● Cues down the labour
● Those in work got wages cut
● Government kept changing