Question

Discuss the factors contributing to the meteoric rise of Hitler.

Answer 1

Hitler was a powerful orator. His speech could mesmerise the masses.
The factors responsible for the meteoric rise of Hitler are
(i) He promised to build a strong nation, undo the injustice of the Versailles Treaty and restore the dignity of the German people.
(ii) He assured employment for unemployed people and a secured future for the youths.
(iii) He promised to control all foreign influence and resist all foreign conspiracies against Germany.
(iv) He introduced a new style of politics. Nazi party held massive rallies and public meetings to demonstrate the support for Hitler and this massive mobilisation created a sense of unity among German people.
(v) Nazi propaganda skilfully projected Hitler as a messiah, a saviour as someone who had arrived to save people from their distress.
(vi) Hitler came during such a period when the dignity and pride of German people were totally shattered due to the defeat in the First World War and humiliating Treaty of Versailles.

The crisis in the economy, polity and society formed the background of Hitler's rise to power.