How Hitler came to power?

Why were the German people unhappy with the Treaty of Versailles?

They had to demilitarize Rhineland and Sudetenland was ceded to Czechoslovakia, their army was reduced to a small size and they had to pay huge reparations.

How did the effect of the Treaty of Versailles leave the German people feeling towards their government?

They felt humiliation and anger. They felt the treaty was unfair and they felt 'stabbed in the back' by the governments surrender.

What happened in Germany, 1923?

Hyperinflation happened in 1923, making money almost worthless. People needed wheelbarrows of cash just to buy bread.

What was the governments solution to the hyperinflation of 1923?

The German government came up with a temporary solution of getting loans off America.

What effect did the 1929 Wallstreet Crash of the USA have on the world?

The Wallstreet crash caused a worldwide depression and resulted in America demanding for it's money back from Germany.

What effect did the wallstreet crash of 1929 leave on Germany?

German unemployment skyrocketed to over 6 million people. People were desperate for new, strong leadership.

What did Hitler promise to do?

Hitler promised to tear up the treaty of Versailles, make Germany powerful again, provide jobs and end the economic crisis and to unite the nation with strong leadership.

What happened to the Nazi party in the early 1930's German elections?

Nazi became the biggest party in german parliament by july 1932

What did President Hindenburg do to Hitler because he believed him useful if kept in check?

He appointed Hitler as chancellor on 30 January 1933.

What did Hitler do to consolidate power once he was chancellor?

The Reichstag Fire (February 1933) destroyed parliament, Hitler blamed the communists creating fear.

What was the Enabling Act of 1933?

hitler wanted to pass laws without having to ask the the President or Reichstag, he got most of the votes for this act by intimidation, threats and by banning communists voting

How did Hitler destroy opposition?

He banned other parties making germany a one party state and used the gestapo to arrest, kill and torture opponents.

What did Hitler do after the death of the president in 1934?

Hitler combined the leader of chancellor and president into one: Fuhrer. The military now swore an oath to Hitler, not Germany.