Rise Of Hitler

Weimar Government

The Germans were angry at the Weimar Government as they signed the treaty of Versailles
Germans called the Weimar Politicians "November Criminals "
The Weimar Government lacked support from the people and struggled to hold on to power and authority .
There were strong opposition from the Right and Left wing .
As the Weimar Government was a coalition government , different parties within the government could not agree on many issues .
The Weimar Govt also could not solve the economic problems Germany faced at that time

Hyperinflation

Post war Germany struggled with poverty , high unemployment and a weak economy .
The Weimar Government responded to the reparations by printing more money
The wealthier Germans lost all their assets overnight
Weimar Government therefore lost the support of many

Great Depression

Germany was dependent on loans and investments from the USA .
Thus the Great depression in 1929 affected Germany's economy greatly
Millions lost their jobs and by 1932, six million were unemployed .
The Weimar Govt were ineffective on solving the economic crisis
At this point of time , there was a rise in support for more extreme parties like the communist and the nazis

Money

Wealthy businessen did not Germany to fall into a communist nation like USSR as they will lose their assets , thus they supported the Nazis and gave Hitler funds to run his elections campaigns and propaganda .

Long Term Bitterness towards TOV

The deep anger and resentment Germans had towards the terms of the treaty made Hitler's expansionism aims seemes appealing , thus Hitler gain the support of the people .

Hitler's Charisma and oratorical skills

Hitler was a charismatic and powerful speaker . He was able to use his skills to convinvce people to support the Nazi party
Hitler appeared sincere and seemed to understand the people's concerns