The Nazi Rise to Power Was Essentially Linked to the Great Depression
“The Nazi rise to power was essentially linked to the Great Depression”
(Holtfriech).
To what extent do you agree with this statement?
After all the hard work put in by the Nazis over several years in order to access rise to power, President Hindenburg finally appointed Hitler as Chancellor of Germany on 30th January 1933. Many historians have argued about how this all came about, however one in particular, Holtfriech, believes their rise to power was all due to the Great Depression, which was a world-wide phenomenon. This particular aspect however makes it sound all too simple as there also many other factors which play a crucial role in the Nazis’ success. Without Hitler’s oratorical ability, the role of propaganda and the support of a wide range of the population, the Nazis would have not come to power. In my opinion, I think that the Great Depression grabbed the world’s attention and that this was the greatest opportunity for the Nazis to finally excel in their attempt for power, by changing tactics to suit the society. This makes it clear that despite these factors, without the Great Depression, the Nazi message would have not been heard, and it is this that is the most important factor in their rise to power.
The Great Depression was an immense tragedy that placed millions of Americans out of work and was without a doubt the most severe economic downturn in American history, during the period of 1929-1939. Germany was affected by this because their economy was supported by American loans due to the Dawes Plan of 1924. As America’s economy was in a horrific state, these loans had to be recalled. The loans were to be paid back however Germany was not in a position to do so, therefore German businesses had to close. The workers were sacked and therefore spending was declined. German people were sucked into unemployment and despair. Everyone was involved: factory workers, middle class bank clerks, civil servants, office workers, small farmers, shopkeepers and
(Holtfriech).
To what extent do you agree with this statement?
After all the hard work put in by the Nazis over several years in order to access rise to power, President Hindenburg finally appointed Hitler as Chancellor of Germany on 30th January 1933. Many historians have argued about how this all came about, however one in particular, Holtfriech, believes their rise to power was all due to the Great Depression, which was a world-wide phenomenon. This particular aspect however makes it sound all too simple as there also many other factors which play a crucial role in the Nazis’ success. Without Hitler’s oratorical ability, the role of propaganda and the support of a wide range of the population, the Nazis would have not come to power. In my opinion, I think that the Great Depression grabbed the world’s attention and that this was the greatest opportunity for the Nazis to finally excel in their attempt for power, by changing tactics to suit the society. This makes it clear that despite these factors, without the Great Depression, the Nazi message would have not been heard, and it is this that is the most important factor in their rise to power.
The Great Depression was an immense tragedy that placed millions of Americans out of work and was without a doubt the most severe economic downturn in American history, during the period of 1929-1939. Germany was affected by this because their economy was supported by American loans due to the Dawes Plan of 1924. As America’s economy was in a horrific state, these loans had to be recalled. The loans were to be paid back however Germany was not in a position to do so, therefore German businesses had to close. The workers were sacked and therefore spending was declined. German people were sucked into unemployment and despair. Everyone was involved: factory workers, middle class bank clerks, civil servants, office workers, small farmers, shopkeepers and