Question

What was the vision of Robert Owen and Louis Blanc related to co-operatives? Explain.
Or
Explain the circumstances under which Nazism became popular in Germany.

Answer 1

View of Robert Owen:

(i) He sought to build a co-operatives community called New Harmony in Indiana (USA)
View of Louis Blanc:
(i) In France, Blanc wanted the government to encourage co-operative and replace capitalist enterprises.
(ii) These co-operatives were two associations of people who produced goods together and divided the profits according to the work done by members.
Or
(i) Mass movement during the Great Depression.
(ii) Hitler was a great orator.
(iii) Promised to build strong nation.
(iv) Restore dignity of the Germans.
(v) Weed out all foreign influence.
(vi) Nazis held massive rallies, Public meetings as to show strength and confidence for Hitler.
(vii) Red banners, applause, Nazi salute were part of spectacle of power.
(viii) Hitler projected as Messiah or Savior.
Detailed Answer:
Circumstances under which Nazism became popular were:
(i) Hitler was a great orator. His passion and words moved people.
(ii) He promised to build strong nation.
(iii) He promised to restore dignity of the Germans and to undo the injustice of the Treaty of Versailles.
(iv) He promised employment for those looking for work and a secure future for the youth.
(v) He promised to weed out all foreign influences and resist all foreign conspiracies against Germany.
(vi) Hitler devised a new style of politics. Nazis held massive rallies and public meetings as to show the strength and confidence for Hitler.
(vii) The Red banners with the Swastika, ritualized rounds of applause and the Nazi salute after the speeches were all part of this spectacle of power.
(viii) Nazi propaganda projected Hitler as a Messiah or a Savior.