1. Hitler becomes German Chancellor
Lesson starter: copy the text in black.
By 1932, The Nazis had over 13 million votes which was 37% of the vote. The Nazis were the biggest party in the Reichstag and the most popular in Germany. In second place were the Socialists (SPD) and 3rd were the Communists (KPD).
Extension – take highlighters and highlight anything Hitler may find frustrating about this.

4. Today we will…
Explain how Hitler became Chancellor

5. I can… Gather information from a video clip
Answer a N5 question on Hitler becoming Chancellor

6. On 30 January 1933 Hitler was offered the Chancellorship the most important job in Germany, the head of the German parliament
How did this happen?

7. Step 1: Hitler becomes Chancellor 30 January 1933
The Nazis were the biggest party in the Reichstag by 1932
They were constantly trying to manipulate the decision making process
President Hindenburg offered Hitler the job of vice-chancellor and he refused
Two right wing politicians convinced Hindenburg to appoint Hitler Chancellor
This made him the head of the Reichstag (parliament)

8. Reasons for Hitler becoming Chancellor
As the leader of the biggest party in the Reichstag (NSDAP had 13.7m votes in 1932), Hitler was the most likely candidate to be chancellor
A public letter was published in a newspaper where Hitler flattered Hindenburg and also leading right wing politicians offered their support to Hitler
The chancellorship was a job nobody wanted – the previous few chancellors had failed miserably i.e. Von Papen – leading Germany during the Depression was very difficult
Hindenburg believed that Hitler was dangerous and by offering him an important job such as vice-chancellor then he could control him/ keep an eye on him
Hitler was offered the vice chancellorship but refused saying that he would only accept Chancellor
Two right wing politicians – Von Papen & Von Schleicher convinced Hindenburg to appoint Hitler as they wanted to control Hitler/ use him to defeat Communism/ get back at one another
The Nazis (1/3 of the Reichstag) were causing electoral chaos by walking out the Reichstag, deliberately crippling decision making

9. General Von Schleicher
I hate Hitler…but he could be useful to me…
President Hindenburg
I don’t trust Hitler…but If I make him chancellor maybe I could keep a closer eye on him?
Franz Von Papen
I know I can use Hitler to my advantage..If I side with Hitler the Nazi voters will like me too…

11. Was Hitler the Rightful German Chancellor in 1933?
YES NO
You must use evidence to support your answer.

12. N5 Question
Explain the reasons Hitler was able to become German Chancellor in January One reason was… and this meant Hitler was able to become German Chancellor because… (x6)