Steps to power

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What is the message of this cartoon? A cartoon published in a British newspaper, 4 March 1933. ‘Vox Populi’ means ‘Voice of the People.’

M- The message the artist of the cartoon wanted to give is that the German voters are not free to choose – they will have to vote for the Nazis – they will be intimidated. C- This is supported in the cartoon by the support being shown for Hitler and Hitler sitting by a guillotine ready to despatch those who do not vote for him. C-This was the day before an election and shortly after the Reichstag fire. Communists had been arrested and others could be arrested under the ‘Emergency Decree’ thus reducing opposition. The SA was used to intimidate people.

4 mark questions

6 mark questions Explain why the Nazis were increasingly successful in elections between 1930 and 1932.

10 mark questions

‘They promised to tackle unemployment ‘They promised to tackle unemployment. With millions out of work because of the Depression this attracted the support of middle-class Germans.’ ‘The anti-Jewish campaign was highly effective. Hitler told the people their problems were caused by the Weimar republic, the communists and especially the Jews. So Hitler provided a scapegoat to help his support.’ ‘The Nazi Party was anti-communist. It appealed to all those who feared what communism might bring, particularly the industrialists, who feared a loss of their businesses. By dropping the social elements of the Nazi programme they won the support of the industrialists.’