Activity 3.7: Why did Hitler become Chancellor in 1933?

What you have to do On the next slide is an outline summary of Hitler’s rise to power Study the relevant sections of the book and look over your previous work to complete the diagram You could colour code relevant points so that it is clear which ones belong together

Political manoeuvring between von Schleicher and von Papen The weaknesses of the Weimar government WHY DID HITLER BECOME CHANCELLOR IN 1933? The Depression Nazi tactics Hitler’s leadership skills

Why did Hitler become Chancellor in 1933? The next slide contains the diagram with some suggested points in white boxes. Move the points onto the correct place on the diagram.

Political manoeuvring between von Schleicher and von Papen Rule by President – hostile to Weimar SA disrupted opposition activities Unpopular policies, e.g. cut benefits, raised taxes Homelessness Focus on farmers and middle class Political manoeuvring between von Schleicher and von Papen The weaknesses of the Weimar government WHY DID HITLER BECOME CHANCELLOR IN 1933? Party organisation, e.g. training in public speaking The Depression Von Papen and Hindenburg underestimated Hitler and thought they could control him Nazi tactics Von Papen agreed to work with Hitler to keep out von Schleicher Hitler’s leadership skills Breakdown of law and order in some areas Extremism – rise of Communists helped Nazis Use of technology, e.g. radio, aircraft Unemployment for factory workers (40%), young people (50%) Powerful speaker, e.g. report by British Foreign Office in 1930s talks of ‘astonishing sway’ Decisive leader Public meetings Refused to co-operate with von Papen unless he was made Chancellor Ditched unsuccessful policies, e.g. nationalising industry, and kept others vague Poster campaigns, rallies, etc. built him up Propaganda managed by Goebbels

Why did Hitler become Chancellor in 1933? The next slide contains the completed diagram with colour coding.

Political manoeuvring between von Schleicher and von Papen Von Papen and Hindenburg underestimated Hitler and thought they could control him Rule by President – hostile to Weimar Von Papen agreed to work with Hitler to keep out von Schleicher Unpopular policies e.g. cut benefit, raised taxes Political manoeuvring between von Schleicher and von Papen The weaknesses of the Weimar government Extremism – rise of Communists helped Nazis WHY DID HITLER BECOME CHANCELLOR IN 1933? Breakdown of law and order in some areas SA disrupted opposition activities The Depression Nazi tactics Homelessness Unemployment for factory workers (40%), young people (50%) Hitler’s leadership skills Use of technology, e.g. radio, aircraft Powerful speaker, e.g. report by British Foreign Office in 1930s talks of ‘astonishing sway’ Ditched unsuccessful policies, e.g. nationalising industry, and kept others vague Propaganda managed by Goebbels Poster campaigns, rallies, etc. built him up Focus on farmers and middle class Decisive leader Refused to co-operate with von Papen unless he was made Chancellor Party organisation, e.g. training in public speaking Public meetings