Why did Hitler become Chancellor in 1933 What

Why did Hitler become Chancellor in 1933?

What you have to do • On the next slide is an outline summary of Hitler’s rise to power • Study the relevant sections of the book and look over your previous work to complete the diagram • You could colour code relevant points so that it is clear which ones belong together

Political manoeuvring between von Schleicher and von Papen The Depression The weaknesses of the Weimar government WHY DID HITLER BECOME CHANCELLOR IN 1933? Nazi tactics Hitler’s leadership skills

Why did Hitler become Chancellor in 1933? The next slide contains the diagram with some suggested points in white boxes. Move the points onto the correct place on the diagram.

Rule by President – hostile to Weimar SA disrupted opposition activities Unpopular policies, e. g. cut benefits, raised taxes Political manoeuvring between von Schleicher and von Papen Party organisation, e. g. training in public speaking The Depression Von Papen agreed to work with Hitler to keep out von Schleicher Use of technology, e. g. radio, aircraft Refused to co-operate with von Papen unless he was made Chancellor Focus on farmers and middle class The weaknesses of the Weimar government WHY DID HITLER BECOME CHANCELLOR IN 1933? Nazi tactics Hitler’s leadership skills Unemployment for factory workers (40%), young people (50%) Homelessness Decisive leader Ditched unsuccessful policies, e. g. nationalising industry, and kept others vague Breakdown of law and order in some areas Powerful speaker, e. g. report by British Foreign Office in 1930 s talks of ‘astonishing sway’ Poster campaigns, rallies, etc. built him up Von Papen and Hindenburg underestimated Hitler and thought they could control him Extremism – rise of Communists helped Nazis Public meetings Propaganda managed by Goebbels

Why did Hitler become Chancellor in 1933? The next slide contains the completed diagram with colour coding.

Von Papen and Hindenburg underestimated Hitler and thought they could control him Von Papen agreed to work with Hitler to keep out von Schleicher Political manoeuvring between von Schleicher and von Papen Breakdown of law and order in some areas The Depression Unpopular policies e. g. cut benefit, raised taxes The weaknesses of the Weimar government Extremism – rise of Communists helped Nazis WHY DID HITLER BECOME CHANCELLOR IN 1933? Nazi tactics Homelessness Unemployment for factory workers (40%), young people (50%) Powerful speaker, e. g. report by British Foreign Office in 1930 s talks of ‘astonishing sway’ Refused to co-operate with von Papen unless he was made Chancellor Rule by President – hostile to Weimar Hitler’s leadership skills Poster campaigns, rallies, etc. built him up Decisive leader SA disrupted opposition activities Use of technology, e. g. radio, aircraft Ditched unsuccessful policies, e. g. nationalising industry, and kept others vague Party organisation, e. g. training in public speaking Propaganda managed by Goebbels Focus on farmers and middle class Public meetings