The growth in support for the Nazis, 1929–32

• How did the Nazi vote change between 1928-32?

  Vote rapidly grew:

  • 2.6% ,1928

  • 18% ,1930

  • 37% ,July 1932
• What was Hitler's message to workers?

  • For businessmen, the Nazis would solve the Great Depression
  • For the workers, the Nazis would give employment and food
  • For farmers, the Nazis would protect them from Communists who could seize land
• Hitler's message to middle class, women, youth?

  • Middle class, Nazis would stop Communism + return Germany to its traditional roots
  • Women, Nazis would prioritise the family and home
  • Youth, Nazis were an exciting movement
• How did Nazis gain support?

  1. Hitler's personality

  • a strong leader, Hitler was a mesmerising public speaker who travelled the country to give speeches

  2. Intimidation

  • SA and SS eliminated political opponents > showed the strength of the Nazis