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WEIMAR POLITICIANS MUST BEAR RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE NAZI RISE TO POWER BY 1934. HOW FAR DO YOU AGREE?
INTRODUCTION AGREE DISAGREE
(Weimar politicians were the reason why nazi rise to power) (there are other reasons why nazi rise to power)
- The Weimar Government was Point 1: Inexperienced and weak Weimar politicians Point 1: The Nazi‘s Propaganda
constitution, which are rules which
state how a country is meant to be - The problem for Germany was that this constitution - The Nazis used propaganda to denigrate their opponents,
governed was introduced into a country whose politicians had indoctrinate, enforce conformity, and promote their
no experience of a parliamentary system ideology in an effort to persuade all Germans to take up the
- The constitution was based on historical task of regeneration.
an attempt to replicate the - They were divided in political opinion and
democratic constitutions of Britain unaccustomed to the “give and take” of consensus - The Nazi took control of the media, radios, television,
and US democratic politics posters and newspapers which aimed to spread Nazi’s
ideology across as well as to project a good image of their
- Its political system in 1933 was - People found it difficult their loyalty from a royal party.
democratic and federal figure above party and give it to a president
- In March 1933, the Ministry of Enlightenment and
- However, they lacked of training - The middle class supported Nazism as it promised an Propaganda was created with Dr. Joseph Goebbels as its
to manage a democratic system of authoritarian state, equipped with a strong leader that head.
government would revive German strength
- Goebbels moved quickly in 1933 during the consolidation
- There was also a lack of - They also promised to improve and restore a higher of power to seize and control all forms of communication in
motivation and commitment to run quality of life for the German people Germany.
the government
- For example, providing solutions to the Great - One example of the propaganda used by the Nazi was
Depression which was something that the Weimar through posters.
- Furthermore, the republic politicians were unable to carry out
faced many problems and it
,was threatened from the - Therefore, due to the inexperienced and weak - Pictures of Hitler were displayed everywhere and posters
extreme left and extreme politicians, many people supported the Nazi Party that focused on urban unemployment and poverty, the
right (Both sides couldn’t instead as they promised a better life to the Germans condition of farmers, and the threats posed by Marxists and
tolerate the democracy) which means that Weimar politicians were responsible international Jewry were also displayed.
for the rise of power of the Nazi
- As a result, there were no ordinary Germans who could
escape such a visual onslaught as they walked the streets,
or sat in trains.
- Besides that, the Nazis also controlled the newspapers
where it would only contain stories favourable to the Nazi
regime.
- Radios were known as the “People’s Receiver” where its
output was controlled by the Reich Broadcasting
Corporation and it was placed in factories, shops and
schools which allow everyone to hear messages from the
Nazi.
- Thus, due to the Nazi use of propaganda, they were able
to convince Germans into supporting them and this led to
their rise of power by 1934.
Point 2: Weaknesses of Hindenburg Point 2: Hitler’s Role
- Germany was defeated in the First World War - Hitler led the Nazi Party after it members had grown to
6,000 political members.
- Hindenburg left the aftermath of the war and the
responsibility for defeat in the hands of the new - He was known for his great personality and people often
civilian government described him as a capable leader.
- During his administration as a president, he struggled - He was famous for his good oratorical skills which made
almost continuously to create and maintain cabinets him a brilliant public speaker and due to this many
that could remain in power and effect change Germans supported him.
, - He often ruled by decree via constitutional articles - Hitler formed the Nazi Paramilitary organization known as
allowing him authoritarian power as he was frustrated the Storm Troopers (SA) which function was to defend the
with the chaos of the Weimar Republic Nazi Party from any attacks from its opponents and
protected the Nazi meetings.
- This strategy, together with the disunity and unrest of
the period , led to a widespread desire for political - Moreover, Hitler proclaimed himself as the Fuhrer when
stability among the German populace which led to President Hindenburg died on August 2, 1934 and by the
Hitler’s rise of power time, he held 3 posts as a President, a Chancellor and the
head of the army.
- By the 1930s, he abandoned some of his more
moderate positions in order to appease right wing - Due to this, it gave him the absolute power which enable
critics him to dismiss or elect anyone he favored in the Reichstag.
- In the 1932 Reichstag election, Hitler’s Nazi Party - Hitler then took control of the votes in August 1934 and
received 37.4% of the vote , the most obtained by any at the same time, 90% of Germans voted him and agreed
single party that Hitler should be the Fuhrer.
- It can be seen that he was a man who rejected - Hence, due to Hitler’s role, the Nazi Party was able to rise
democratic principles and used dictatorial, if legal, to power by 1934.
powers in an attempt to govern, but also of a man who
lacked the strength or conviction to powerfully Hitler’s
rise to powers
- Therefore, Hindenburg’s weaknesses were responsible
for Nazi’s rise of power
Point 3: Weaknesses of Bruning Point 3: Nazi’s ideology
- Brüning feared hyperinflation and government budget - Hitler and Nazi put a wide range of collections of ideas
deficits over unemployment which then is described as ideology.
, - Hence in July 1930, he cut government expenditure, - The Nazi policy was first put forward in their Twenty-five
wages and unemployment pay and increased taxes Point Program of 1920 which appealed to many Germans
as it contained visions for a perfect Germany.
- This was a bad thing to do during a depression and this
likely exacerbated the problem and caused further - Under the 25 Point Program, it promised to give farmers
resentment among German people who were already more land, pensions, public industry with improved electric
struggling to feed themselves and water supply, to unite all German speaking people in
one country, the abolishment of the Treaty of Versailles,
- Many middle class people were in chaos and they the removal of the Jews and that newspapers would be
decided that the country needed a stronger controlled by the government.
government.
- The main elements of Nazi’s ideology were anti-semitism,
- People got angry and bitter due to his actions so they Autarky, Lebensraum, social darwinism, a strong Germany,
turned to the Nazis instead Fuhrer and that Germany was in danger.
- His measures failed and only contributed to increased - Hitler also wrote a book, Mein Kampf, while he was in
unemployment and public suffering in 1931-32 prison and in the book he mentioned his aims and
ideologies. Such as to become a dictator and also to
- Therefore, many people looked to the Nazis to save remove the Jewish as he saw them as an ill society.
the situation which Bruning had failed to do so which
means that he was responsible for the rise of power of - The concept of a ‘people’s community’ or
the Nazi Volksgemeinschaft, was a key element in Nazi ideology.
- It was the National Community that was at the heart of
the philosophy of Nazism where in this community all were
to be recognized as equals as long as they were of Aryan
descent.
- In this concept, only the Aryans citizens of the state were
given rights while others were to be denied the rights of
citizenship and its benefit, and would be treated as mere
‘subjects’ of the state.
PAPER 4 PAST PAPER Q&A
(HITLER)
WEIMAR POLITICIANS MUST BEAR RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE NAZI RISE TO POWER BY 1934. HOW FAR DO YOU AGREE?
INTRODUCTION AGREE DISAGREE
(Weimar politicians were the reason why nazi rise to power) (there are other reasons why nazi rise to power)
- The Weimar Government was Point 1: Inexperienced and weak Weimar politicians Point 1: The Nazi‘s Propaganda
constitution, which are rules which
state how a country is meant to be - The problem for Germany was that this constitution - The Nazis used propaganda to denigrate their opponents,
governed was introduced into a country whose politicians had indoctrinate, enforce conformity, and promote their
no experience of a parliamentary system ideology in an effort to persuade all Germans to take up the
- The constitution was based on historical task of regeneration.
an attempt to replicate the - They were divided in political opinion and
democratic constitutions of Britain unaccustomed to the “give and take” of consensus - The Nazi took control of the media, radios, television,
and US democratic politics posters and newspapers which aimed to spread Nazi’s
ideology across as well as to project a good image of their
- Its political system in 1933 was - People found it difficult their loyalty from a royal party.
democratic and federal figure above party and give it to a president
- In March 1933, the Ministry of Enlightenment and
- However, they lacked of training - The middle class supported Nazism as it promised an Propaganda was created with Dr. Joseph Goebbels as its
to manage a democratic system of authoritarian state, equipped with a strong leader that head.
government would revive German strength
- Goebbels moved quickly in 1933 during the consolidation
- There was also a lack of - They also promised to improve and restore a higher of power to seize and control all forms of communication in
motivation and commitment to run quality of life for the German people Germany.
the government
- For example, providing solutions to the Great - One example of the propaganda used by the Nazi was
Depression which was something that the Weimar through posters.
- Furthermore, the republic politicians were unable to carry out
faced many problems and it
,was threatened from the - Therefore, due to the inexperienced and weak - Pictures of Hitler were displayed everywhere and posters
extreme left and extreme politicians, many people supported the Nazi Party that focused on urban unemployment and poverty, the
right (Both sides couldn’t instead as they promised a better life to the Germans condition of farmers, and the threats posed by Marxists and
tolerate the democracy) which means that Weimar politicians were responsible international Jewry were also displayed.
for the rise of power of the Nazi
- As a result, there were no ordinary Germans who could
escape such a visual onslaught as they walked the streets,
or sat in trains.
- Besides that, the Nazis also controlled the newspapers
where it would only contain stories favourable to the Nazi
regime.
- Radios were known as the “People’s Receiver” where its
output was controlled by the Reich Broadcasting
Corporation and it was placed in factories, shops and
schools which allow everyone to hear messages from the
Nazi.
- Thus, due to the Nazi use of propaganda, they were able
to convince Germans into supporting them and this led to
their rise of power by 1934.
Point 2: Weaknesses of Hindenburg Point 2: Hitler’s Role
- Germany was defeated in the First World War - Hitler led the Nazi Party after it members had grown to
6,000 political members.
- Hindenburg left the aftermath of the war and the
responsibility for defeat in the hands of the new - He was known for his great personality and people often
civilian government described him as a capable leader.
- During his administration as a president, he struggled - He was famous for his good oratorical skills which made
almost continuously to create and maintain cabinets him a brilliant public speaker and due to this many
that could remain in power and effect change Germans supported him.
, - He often ruled by decree via constitutional articles - Hitler formed the Nazi Paramilitary organization known as
allowing him authoritarian power as he was frustrated the Storm Troopers (SA) which function was to defend the
with the chaos of the Weimar Republic Nazi Party from any attacks from its opponents and
protected the Nazi meetings.
- This strategy, together with the disunity and unrest of
the period , led to a widespread desire for political - Moreover, Hitler proclaimed himself as the Fuhrer when
stability among the German populace which led to President Hindenburg died on August 2, 1934 and by the
Hitler’s rise of power time, he held 3 posts as a President, a Chancellor and the
head of the army.
- By the 1930s, he abandoned some of his more
moderate positions in order to appease right wing - Due to this, it gave him the absolute power which enable
critics him to dismiss or elect anyone he favored in the Reichstag.
- In the 1932 Reichstag election, Hitler’s Nazi Party - Hitler then took control of the votes in August 1934 and
received 37.4% of the vote , the most obtained by any at the same time, 90% of Germans voted him and agreed
single party that Hitler should be the Fuhrer.
- It can be seen that he was a man who rejected - Hence, due to Hitler’s role, the Nazi Party was able to rise
democratic principles and used dictatorial, if legal, to power by 1934.
powers in an attempt to govern, but also of a man who
lacked the strength or conviction to powerfully Hitler’s
rise to powers
- Therefore, Hindenburg’s weaknesses were responsible
for Nazi’s rise of power
Point 3: Weaknesses of Bruning Point 3: Nazi’s ideology
- Brüning feared hyperinflation and government budget - Hitler and Nazi put a wide range of collections of ideas
deficits over unemployment which then is described as ideology.
, - Hence in July 1930, he cut government expenditure, - The Nazi policy was first put forward in their Twenty-five
wages and unemployment pay and increased taxes Point Program of 1920 which appealed to many Germans
as it contained visions for a perfect Germany.
- This was a bad thing to do during a depression and this
likely exacerbated the problem and caused further - Under the 25 Point Program, it promised to give farmers
resentment among German people who were already more land, pensions, public industry with improved electric
struggling to feed themselves and water supply, to unite all German speaking people in
one country, the abolishment of the Treaty of Versailles,
- Many middle class people were in chaos and they the removal of the Jews and that newspapers would be
decided that the country needed a stronger controlled by the government.
government.
- The main elements of Nazi’s ideology were anti-semitism,
- People got angry and bitter due to his actions so they Autarky, Lebensraum, social darwinism, a strong Germany,
turned to the Nazis instead Fuhrer and that Germany was in danger.
- His measures failed and only contributed to increased - Hitler also wrote a book, Mein Kampf, while he was in
unemployment and public suffering in 1931-32 prison and in the book he mentioned his aims and
ideologies. Such as to become a dictator and also to
- Therefore, many people looked to the Nazis to save remove the Jewish as he saw them as an ill society.
the situation which Bruning had failed to do so which
means that he was responsible for the rise of power of - The concept of a ‘people’s community’ or
the Nazi Volksgemeinschaft, was a key element in Nazi ideology.
- It was the National Community that was at the heart of
the philosophy of Nazism where in this community all were
to be recognized as equals as long as they were of Aryan
descent.
- In this concept, only the Aryans citizens of the state were
given rights while others were to be denied the rights of
citizenship and its benefit, and would be treated as mere
‘subjects’ of the state.
