Zusammenfassung der Ressource
Why was there
increased support for the
Nazi party 1929-1932?
- Negative factors
- Fear of Communism
- From 1930-1932 support for the communists
increased from working class. Business owners
and farmers did not trust them because of their
link to the Soviet Union who would but out
businesses and farmers. Middle class and
businessmen feared communism
- Weak opposition
- Opposition to the Nazis was weak
and divided. The Communists and
Social Democrats were too busy
arguing to stop the Nazis. They did
not offer strong or effective
leadership. Politicians did not want
to do anything as they feared they
would make it worse
- Political Deal
- Hitler demanded to be made Chancellor. Instead
Hindenburg made von Papen Chancellor. Papen had many
problems as he had no support. Hindenburg was removed
and replaced by Schleicher but he had no support. Papen
wanted revenge. He made a deal with Hitler. Leading
politicians believe that they can use Hitler's popularity
- Positive factors
- Hitler's
leadership skills
- Hitler was a strong leader
and a powerful and
inspiring public speaker
- Nazi promises
- The Nazis' promises were
designed to appeal to everyone.
They concentrated on the issues
that Germans were worried about
- Organisation
- The Nazis were very organised
which impressed voters
- Nazi propaganda
- The Nazis' propaganda was the main reason
why support grew. It presented the Nazi Party as
the solution to Germany's problems. They used
the latest technology so were seen as modern