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Title: Hitler's Rise to Power


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Hitler's Rise to Power
  • An overview of the causes of Hitlers rise to
    power in Germany.
  • Note this presentation provides only a brief
    overview of the reasons for Hitlers Rise, each
    element of the slideshow will also be taught in
    depth

By Mr Moorhousewww.SchoolHistory.co.uk
www.SchoolsHistory.org.uk
2
Objectives
  • At the end of this lesson you should be able to
  • Identify and explain a number of factors that led
    to the rise of the Nazi party
  • Recognise that no single factor led to Hitlers
    rise

3
Overview
  • The Nazi Party was formed in 1919
  • Hitler joined the party shortly after its
    inception
  • Germany was in a state of disarray after the
    First World War
  • There were many extremist groups in Germany at
    the time

4
1919-1923
  • Many Germans were disillusioned after the defeat
    in the First World war. Ex-soldiers felt that
    they had been Stabbed in the back and felt that
    they had not been defeated on the
    battlefield.Many of them joined Right Wing groups
    such as the Freikorps or the Nazi party.
  • The Spartacist rising, amongst others, led to
    many people fearing a Communist revolution in
    Germany. People looked to right Wing groups to
    act against this the Freikorps in particular.
  • Economic hardship was coupled with humiliation as
    a result of the terms of the Treaty of
    Versailles. Right Wing groups gained popularity
    by saying that they would not adhere to its
    terms.

5
How did the Nazi party gain support in this
period?
  • Military uniforms demonstrated strength at a time
    when the government was weak
  • Use of force against communists and Trade
    unionists was popular with businesses
  • Populist policies and rhetoric were employed to
    discredit opponents and develop support.
  • References to traditional values and reminders of
    Who was to blame for the economic crisis builds
    support.

6
1923 Violent uprising
  • By 1923 the Nazi party had gained much support in
    Bavaria. Now firmly under the control of Adolf
    Hitler the group attempts to seize control of the
    government through use of force.
  • Despite having many sympathisers the coup fails
    and Hitler is imprisoned.
  • The failure of the Beer Hall Putsch demonstrates
    that power needs to be taken through legal means.

7
Regrouping
  • Whilst in prison Hitler analyses the parties
    strategy
  • Political Strategies are developed and refined
  • Shift to winning electoral support
  • Development of propaganda tools
  • Attempts to win support of big business

8
1924-1929
  • Focus on traditional values
  • Builds fear of Left Wing groups
  • Continued use of military imagery
  • Lack of electoral support due to relative
    prosperity in Germany at the time

9
1929-1932 A Change in Fortunes
  • Wall Street Crash leads to end of effective
    financial assistance from USA
  • Unemployment rises rapidly
  • Hyperinflation recurs
  • Threat of Communism increases
  • Coalition government fails to address problems
    successfully

10
Into government (1)
  • Nazis use force to prevent uprisings
  • Rhetoric plays on peoples fears
  • Big Business won over through radical economic
    plans
  • Emphasis placed on military power wins support of
    many soldiers and traditionalists.
  • Weak coalition governments enables Nazis to gain
    political strength
  • Propaganda and shows of might impress the masses

11
Into Government (2)
  • Electoral support rises Nazis become largest
    single party in the Reichstag
  • Continuing economic crisis leads to break down of
    coalitions
  • Aging and ineffective president increasingly
    reliant upon Article 48
  • Germany in desperate need of a strong leader

12
In Power
  • Invited to become chancellor by politicians who
    believe that Hitler can be manipulated easily
  • President Hindenburgs death allows Hitler to
    assume presidential powers
  • Nazi Partys rise to power is complete

13
Rise to power an overview
  • Strong leadership
  • Determination
  • Popular Rhetoric and Hitlers capabilities as a
    public speaker
  • Weakness of Coalition government
  • Wall Street Crash and the consequent economic
    collapse
  • Support of significant businessmen
  • Disruption of extremist opponents
  • Fear of Communism
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