Theories about the rise of Hitler

Question 1

What were the different theories on Hitler’s rise to power

Answer 1

Marxist theory, Sonderweg theory, Functionalism, and Intentionalism

Question 2

Marxist Theory

Answer 2

Many marxist historians see Nazism as a result of a general crisis of capitalism that hit Europe after 1929

Question 3

Sonderweg Theory

Answer 3

Believed Nazism was no accident, but a deadly culmination of nationalism, authoritarianism, and militarism, all of which date back to the middle ages

Question 4

Functionalism

Answer 4

Hitler was largely reactive and unable to produce new ideas, relying instead on advisers in his inner circle, ultimately the Nazi transformation that occured in Germany was not the work of Hitler but of others.

Question 5

Intentionalism

Answer 5

Nzism as a product of Hitler’s identity, charisma, determination, and oratorical power. The Nazi party and it ideology were manifestations of Hitler’s own personal beliefs.