Question

First, explain the causes and effect of Hitler's rise to power by doing the following: describe the economic issues that led to hitler's rise to power in Germany, and describe the political effects of that rise. Then analyze where Hitler's rise to power was prevntable (by germany or by other countries) by taking a postion and supporting that position with evidence

Answer 1

Hitler's rise to power was caused by the Treaty of Versailles. It resulted in the blame being put on Germany for starting WW1, and they had to pay reparations to the other countries like Britain and France. All of this caused the German economy to crash, allowing the rise of Hitler, because in Germany, he was a strong leader that could turn the economy around. As Hitler rose in power, the size of the Nazi party grew, causing him to be able to wipe out the other political groups in Germany. There are two main points when Hitler could have been stopped. If the Treaty of Versailles had never been signed, Germany's economy never would have crashed, which would have never allowed Hitler to rise to power. The other point would have been in 1939, when the Munich Agreement was signed. They could have stopped him then and there, preventing WW2 and his continued rise to power. In the end, they allowed him to gain Czechoslovakia, which gave him the power and will to gain more political power and land. In the end, Britain and France handed Hitler what he needed to become as powerful as he had.

Answer 2

Hitler's rise to power, from an economic standpoint, was really caused by the Treaty of Versailles. The Treaty of Versailles was passed after World War I and blamed Germany for beginning of World War I. Along with this, Germany was responsible for paying reparations to countries like Great Britain and France. This caused the German economy to crash, as hyperinflation kicked in. This allowed for the rise of a strong leader who could turn the German economy around.

As Hitler worked his way up through the political ranks, the size of the Nazi party grew. Once Hitler was in complete control of the German government, he used this power to get rid of all other political parties in the country. He was able to do this through the use of his own secret police.

Hitler's reign could have been curtailed during 1939. However, the Munich Agreement allowed Hitler to gain control over parts of Czechoslovakia. This only fueled his aggression for land and political power.