How Did Hitler Become Chancellor?

What did Hitler do to become chancellor of Germany?

Hitler became chancellor of Germany because he was able to take advantage of the political and economic crises that had befallen Germany.

How did Hitler become chancellor?

There were 3 main ways in which Hitler became chancellor of Germany:

• ❖ The Nazis rose to popularity during the Great Depression, having taken advantage of rising unemployment to gain votes.
• ❖ Hitler also took initiative within the political intrigue caused by General von Schleicher, Franz von Papen and President von Hindenburg to achieve the chancellorship.
• ❖ These showcased that the Nazis and their leader were quick to react to opportunity.

When did Hitler become the chancellor of Germany?

Hitler became chancellor of Germany on 30th January, 1933.

Why did Hitler become the chancellor of Germany?

There are 5 key reasons why Hitler became chancellor:

• ❖ The Nazi Party increased its number of seats in the Reichstag to 230 in July 1932 to become the biggest party in the Reichstag.
• ❖ The actions of General von Schleicher, an army general and Franz von Papen, a politician.
• ❖ Without von Schleicher and von Papen, Hitler may not have become chancellor because he did not have enough seats in the Reichstag. They thought they could control Hitler.
• ❖ The failure of the Weimar government to solve the crisis of the Great Depression.
• ❖ Funding from big business that meant the Nazis could spend a lot of money on propaganda.

Who helped Hitler become the chancellor of Germany?

There were 3 key men involved with Hitler becoming chancellor:

• ❖ General von Schleicher, a high ranking army officer.
• ❖ Franz von Papen, a politician.
• ❖ President von Hindenburg of the Weimar Republic.

What role did General von Schleicher play in Hitler becoming chancellor?

General von Schleicher interfered with the dismissal and appointment of who was chancellor between May 1932 and January 1933 in the following 5 key ways:

• ❖ On 30th May 1932, von Schleicher persuaded President von Hindenburg to appoint von Papen as chancellor.
• ❖ The new government did not have the support of the majority of the Reichstag.
• ❖ The number of seats won by the Nazis dropped to 196 in November 1932 but they were still the largest party. Von Schleicher persuaded the president to sack von Papen and appointed Schleicher as chancellor on 2nd December.
• ❖ Von Papen now plotted with Hitler against von Schleicher.
• ❖ Von Papen persuaded President von Hindenburg to sack von Schleicher and appoint Hitler as chancellor on 30th January, 1933.

What role did Franz von Papen play in Hitler becoming chancellor?

Franz von Papen helped Hitler by interfering with the appointment of who would be chancellor and plotting with Hitler in 8 key ways:

• ❖ General von Schleicher persuaded President von Hindenburg to appoint von Papen as chancellor on 30th May, 1932.
• ❖ This new government did not have the support of the majority of the Reichstag.
• ❖ Von Papen's government struggled and he called new elections in July 1932, in which the Nazis won 230 seats, making them the largest party in the Reichstag.
• ❖ Hitler demanded von Papen be sacked and himself be appointed chancellor.
• ❖ He called for new elections in November 1932. The number of seats won by the Nazis dropped to 196 but they were still the largest party.
• ❖ Von Schleicher persuaded the president to sack von Papen and appointed Schleicher as chancellor on 2nd December, 1932.
• ❖ Von Papen told the president that von Schleicher was planning a military coup.
• ❖ He persuaded the president to sack von Schleicher and appoint Hitler as chancellor as he believed he could control him.

What role did President von Hindenburg play in Hitler becoming chancellor?

President Paul von Hindenburg helped Hitler become chancellor in 5 key ways:

• ❖ He allowed himself to be persuaded by General von Schleicher to appoint Franz von Papen as chancellor in May 1932. The Nazis were part of this government.
• ❖ He allowed himself to be persuaded by General von Schleicher to sack von Papen as chancellor in November, 1932 and appoint von Schleicher in von Papen's place on 2nd December, 1932.
• ❖ He believed the rumours that Chancellor von Schleicher was planning a military coup.
• ❖ He was persuaded by von Papen to sack von Schleicher as chancellor on 30th January, 1933 and appoint Hitler to the role.
• ❖ He did not want Hitler to be chancellor but he had little choice. He thought he could control him by limiting the number of Nazis allowed in the cabinet.

What role did big business play in Hitler becoming chancellor?

Big business helped Hitler become chancellor when, in December 1932, 39 businessmen wrote a letter to President von Hindenburg demanding his appointment to save the country from the communists.