Explain how Hitler and Fascism was allowed to rise during the 1920s and 1930s

S – Social Factors

→ Germany faced widespread anger and humiliation after WWI and the Treaty of Versailles.

• High unemployment, poverty, and social unrest made people desperate.

• Many Germans feared communism and wanted a strong leader to restore order.

• Hitler promised to unite Germans, restore pride, and provide jobs.

E – Economic Factors

→ The Great Depression (1929) caused massive unemployment and economic collapse worldwide, hitting Germany hard.

• Hyperinflation in the 1920s destroyed savings and trust in the government.

• People supported Hitler because he promised to fix the economy and rebuild industry and military.

• Nazi propaganda blamed Jews, communists, and the Treaty of Versailles for economic problems.

M – Military Factors

→ The Treaty of Versailles limited Germany’s military, but Hitler secretly began rearming Germany.

• Fascism glorified military strength, discipline, and nationalism.

• Hitler promised to rebuild the army and regain lost territory.

• Many former soldiers and veterans supported Hitler’s vision.

P – Political Factors

→ The Weimar Republic was weak and unpopular due to economic crises and political instability.

• Political parties were divided, and violence between groups grew.

• Hitler’s Nazi Party used propaganda, rallies, and violence to gain support.

• In 1933, Hitler was appointed Chancellor and quickly seized total power, ending democracy.