I agree to some extent that the Great Depression was the most important factor in the rise of Hitler to power because there were many others reasons as to why he achieved greatness. These include the Treaty of Versailles, hyperinflation and the economy and Nazi tactics. I believe that the most important reason Hitler rose to power was because of the Treaty of Versailles.
The Hyperinflation may have been a minor aspect in Hitler’s rise to power, but it still aided him. Germany prices went ‘out of control’ and they had too many notes in the economy. The prices of everyday items such as bread went to mind-boggling highs. ‘In 1923, bread cost 201,000,000,000 marks.’ People were fed up with this and wanted things to change. Hitler was their answer. He promised to improve Germany’s hyperinflation problem and restore normality. This made and convinced people to vote for him. Prices went up so fast that a day’s wages would just buy a cup of coffee the nest day. The severe reparations they had to pay from the Treaty of Versailles was the reason behind hyperinflation. …show more content…
These invoked fear into the opposing parties and made them front-runners. They produced propaganda posters, radio broadcasts and advertisements to persuade the German masses to believe that all Jews were to blame for the loss of the war and current situations in Germany. This also made them think that Hitler was their last hope. Many votes were gained due to this but not as many as the factor of the Treaty of Versailles gained. Fear was a major part of the tactic. This was used to intimidate oppositions. One way they did this was via the Beer Hall Putsch. They went into the hall and tried to kill oppositions. Hitler was made to look like a very serious and violent character. On the other hand, he was also portrayed as Germany’s