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On 30 January 1933, Adolf Hitler appointed Chancellor of Germany.
The appointment marked a turning point in German history.
Hitler went on to establish a totalitarian regime.
Hitler's rise was not immediate or expected.
In 1923, he was imprisoned for attempting to overthrow the Weimar Government.
This event was known as the Beer Hall Putsch.
In Landsberg Prison, he wrote "Mein Kampf."
He solidified his ideological foundations.
After release, he rebuilt the Nazi Party as a legitimate political entity.
He capitalized on nationalism and public discontent.
The Great Depression began in 1929 and impacted Germany greatly.
Germany faced severe economic difficulties.
Economic output dropped sharply.
The Weimar government, led by Chancellor Brüning, responded with:
Cuts to government spending and benefits.
Deflationary measures.
These actions worsened the economic situation.
Public trust in the government diminished.
Unemployment soared to about six million by 1932.
This environment allowed extremist parties, like the Nazis, to gain support.
Hitler ran against President Hindenburg in the 1932 Presidential election.
He lost but secured 13 million votes.
Hindenburg received 19 million votes.
The campaign gave significant publicity to the Nazis.
Hitler's profile as a political figure rose.
Political maneuvering continued post-election amid instability.
Ex-Chancellor Franz von Papen saw the Nazis' potential.
He argued they could secure a majority in the Reichstag.
President Hindenburg underestimated Hitler.
He agreed to appoint Hitler as Chancellor.
Hindenburg believed they could control him by limiting Nazi Cabinet positions.
Hitler was officially appointed Chancellor on 30 January 1933.
This was the beginning of his power consolidation.
It led to a dictatorship and initiated World War II and the Holocaust.