Topic overview
What you need to know
The Nazi rise combined Hitler's leadership and propaganda with economic crisis, conservative miscalculation, fear of communism and weaknesses in Weimar government.
Exam tip
Do not write that one factor alone brought Hitler to power; compare long-term weaknesses, the Depression and political decisions in 1932–33.
Core knowledge
Key facts for The Rise of Hitler and the Nazis
Munich Putsch
Hitler's failed attempt to seize power in Bavaria in 1923, after which he changed to a legal strategy.
Mein Kampf
Hitler's book outlining ideas including extreme nationalism, antisemitism and Lebensraum.
Wall Street Crash
The 1929 financial collapse that helped trigger depression and mass unemployment in Germany.
Propaganda
Information designed to shape opinion; Nazis used posters, speeches, rallies and simple repeated messages.
SA
The Nazi paramilitary organisation that protected meetings and intimidated political opponents.
Chancellor
Head of the German government; President Hindenburg appointed Hitler chancellor on 30 January 1933.
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