How Did Hitler Come To Power In Germany

Many people wonder how Adolf Hitler, a man blamed for the start of WWII and characterized for his fascist policies that resulted in millions of deaths, could have come to power in Germany during the 1920-1930s. Hitler rose to power in German politics as leader of the National Socialist German Workers Party, also known as the Nazi Party (or NSDAP). He was elected chancellor of Germany in 1933, and served as dictator from 1934 to 1945. Even at a young age, Adolf Hitler had a strong passion for German nationalism. This became evident in his early beer-hall speeches, specifically the famous coup of 1923 in which he announced that the national revolution had begun and declared the formation of a new government. Now one might ask why anyone would listen to a young Adolf Hitler demanding revolution in a beer-hall. Well, the mood in Germany following World War I and the Treaty of Versailles was …show more content…
As discussed up until this point, the poor state of the Treaty of Versailles, Weimar Republic, and Great Depression had left a desire for change amongst the German people. Hitler was able to use his profound oratory skills/propaganda to manipulate the German people into believing he and the Nazi Party were the answer to the economic situation created by the Depression. This inspired a driving force of nationalism behind many individuals who joined the Nazi Party, as they felt Hitler could restore Germany’s lost pride and reputation from World War I. The famous poster shown below illustrates how Hitler and the NSDAP targeted Germans and inspired