The Rise of Hitler
History: KS3, topic 18.3.3
The Rise of Hitler
Hitler was the leader of the right-wing party, the Nazis. He came to power during the Great Depression when the German population was extremely unhappy with the existing Weimar Government.
The Munich Putsch
- Hitler entered politics in the 1920s AD.
- He staged a Putsch (uprising) in Munich in 1923 AD. He wanted to overthrow the local government in Munich, Bavaria.
- Hitler was unsuccessful but used his trial to give publicity to the Nazi Party and their views.
Mein Kampf
- When Hitler was in prison he published his ideas in Mein Kampf. This means 'My Struggle' in German.
- The book was a bestseller and Hitler became increasingly popular.
The Great Depression
- Germany was damaged by the Great Depression.
- Unemployment and poverty affected millions of people.
- The Weimar Government struggled to solve the economic crisis.
- In elections between 1929 AD and 1933 AD, the German population turned to political extremists (people who hold extreme views), such as the Nazis.
Support for Hitler
- Hitler was a strong leader and mesmerising public speaker who travelled the country to give speeches.
- The population seemed to want strength in a time of crisis.
- Hitler had a flexible message and could appeal to different groups in society.
- He promised to solve the Great Depression for businesses.
- He promised to get jobs for the workers.
- He promised to focus on the family for women.
Hitler becomes Chancellor
- The German president, Hindenburg, made Hitler Chancellor in 1933 AD.
- Hindenburg believed he could control Hitler. He could not.
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