Nazi Rise to Power

• The Nazis rose to power by 1933.
• There were two many factors which caused the rise of the Nazis: discontent with the Weimar Republic and the popularity of the Nazis.
• Many Germans liked the Nazis because they were patriotic and wanted to make Germany strong again.
• Many Germans thought Hitler was a great speaker and his speeches inspired many to support the Nazi cause.
• The Nazis wanted to destroy the Treaty of Versailles as many Germans felt the treaty was unfair.
• The Nazis hated communists, which appealed to land owners and big businessmen.
• The Nazis blamed Jews for many of Germany's problems, which appealed to racist people.
• Hitler promised strong leadership, which people felt Germany needed to solve the country's problems.
• The Weimar Republic was blamed for losing World War One/Stab in the Back.
• The Weimar Republic was linked with defeat and humiliation.
• The Weimar Republic was blamed for signing the Treaty of Versailles (November Criminals).
• The Weimar Republic was blamed for the reparations imposed on Germany.
• The Weimar Republic was blamed for shortages of food/fuel/materials at the end of the war.
• The voting system in the Weimar Republic was confusing and never resulted in a clear winner.
• Governments in the Weimar Republic were weak and divided as there was no clear winner of the elections.
• The Weimar Republic was criticised for giving in to foreign powers.
• The Weimar Republic was blamed for economic hardships such as Hyperinflation and the Wall Street Crash.
• The Weimar Republic could not solve mass unemployment.