Historical Debate:
- In Germany, as elsewhere in Europe, war and the Depression created dictatorship
- Hitler's rise was an emotional response to a crisis
I believe the first view is the best supported, due to Germany being constantly exposed to economic troubles after WWI. The Weimar Republic, a government that was imposed on Germany afterwards, exasperated the situation. This combination led to the rise of dictatorship across Europe, including Hitler.
Thesis:
Hitler's rise to power was due to the economic troubles of Germany and the weakness of the republic, allowing the Nazi party to capitalize and spread their marketing and propaganda over the country.