Ignorance And Fear: The Rise Of The Weimar Republic

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“Ignorance and fear are twins whose mother is slavery and whose father is oppression, and the mentality of the whole family is that of slaves” - Ameen Rihani. Humans are animals, despite the “high” cognitive abilities humans possess, in essences, they are animals who instinctual needs to “protect & provide” themselves, then loved ones is deep-rooted. The need to protect and provide oneself has greatly evolved over time, from necessities such as food, shelter, and warmth for survival turned into greed, power, and dominance. The phrases may have changed but at the core, it's the same, the “need” is different. The "need" is executed through many forms, humans instantly fight, flight or freeze when faced with danger. Fight, flight or freeze may …show more content…
Hitler's campaign in order to gain the plurality, the majority out of the minority through his explosive campaign. One of Hitler's basis for the ruling was based upon their way too much democracy, which thus leads to instability, along with a multitude of other lies Hitler began to gain support. After gaining enough support Hitler had the ability to gain more and more important seats in the Weimar republic house. After the people had voted Hitler became the chancellor, and began on his regime to “make Germany great …show more content…
Two major contributors the to the furtherance of the Nazi parties regime, despite the anti-semitic views beginning pushed onto the masses, individuals knew in their heart of hearts this is wrong the murdering of millions. Through ignoring and the constants reminder “it wasn’t me” and “I was taking orders” people began to take this as justification for the crimes they had participated in and contributed to. Despite the chaotic and inhuman treatment of these groups of people, instinctually many began to an older integrated way of think as to the need of survival through any form necessary. Many are now faced with the issue in modern times as to who is to blame. Do we know what we would have done in this scenario, do we know what that fear is like? No, none of us who haven't felt that will never know, yet knowing what we know now we can see how through manipulation and fear Hitler was not only able to go from a democracy to a dictatorship but was able to maintain his

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