The Nazi Rise

• The Nazi Rise-The Nazi Party Appealed to many Different Groups in Society

  -The Nazis promised a more prosperous and less humiliating future, which was very popular among the German people - by 1930, membership had grown to over 300,000.
• The Nazi Rise

  1)After the onset of the Depression, the Nazi Party's popularity soared. Hitler's promise to make Germany great again appealed to the growing ranks of unemployed and young people who wanted a brighter future.

  2) Some people also supported the Nazis' anti-communist and anti-Jewish views. They saw communists and Jews as scapegoats, 216 blaming them for Germany's economic problems.

  3) Some wealthy businessmen who had lost out in the Great Depression turned to the Nazi Party. They approved of the Nazis' anti-communists stance and wanted the economic prosperity Hitler had promised. 
• The Nazi Party was well organised…

  -Hitler's private army, the SA , gave the party a military feel, which made it seem organised and disciplined. His authority over the SA and his undisputed role as head of the Nazi Party made the Nazis seemed strong in comparison to the Weimar government.

  -Propaganda was very efficient. It often focused on regional issues and targeted specific groups. This made individuals feel valued by the Nazi Party and stole votes from smaller parties.
• Hitler's Personality attracted Support

  1)Hitler was patriotic and energetic, and was able to effectively get across his enthusiasm to his supporters. His speeches brought hope to those who listened.

  2) In the 1932 election campaigns, Hitler was depicted as Germany's saviour. He stood up to the Weimar government and opposed communism.

  3) He came across as a strong leader, which created a sharp contrast with the politicians of the Weimar governments. Hitler's authority over the SA and his undisputed role as head of the Nazi Party attracted support-many Germans had now lost faith in democracy.