Rise to Power Historiography

Question 1

Eugene Anderson

Answer 1

Those high up in the Weimar underestimated the power Hitler had to influence, which eventually allowed Hitler to come into power, in the thoughts that they could control him as the Nazis offered no threat in their eyes.

Question 2

Frank Mcdonough

Answer 2

Propaganda was essential in the Nazis campaign for power in Germany as through their effective propaganda the number of votes in the elections rose allowing for the Nazis to gain more power and control in the Weimar.

Question 3

Stephan Lee

Answer 3

Due to the devastating impact the Wall Street Crash had on Germany’s economy, Hitler managed to gain more support and votes as he focused on appealing to the public’s needs during this time.

Question 4

Dick Geary

Answer 4

Although Nazi propaganda was helpful in Hitler’s success in the elections, it was down to the incompetence and constant disagreements between other politicians which allowed for the Nazis to sneak by and gain power in the upcoming years.

Question 5

Roderick Stackelberg

Answer 5

From the economic depression, the Nazis faced very little competition as the left-wing parties had an ongoing feud, causing a weak opposition to the Nazis as the reasons for their divide was due to the Communist revolutions caused by the defeat in WWI.