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Factors that increased Nazi voter support - Coggle Diagram
Factors that increased Nazi voter support
Economic Factors
Bruning's Cabinet did not solve economic crisis
Nazis pledged to provide work but were not specific in their proposals,
Left and centre parties did not have proposals
Fear of communism
Communists won 1/6 of electorate
Most people were scared of the emergence of Soviets, and a Bolshevik-like regime in Germany.
Nazis opposed communists, carried out street attacks.
Twin threats: Jewish consipiracy, revolutionary Bolshevism
Nationalist appeal
People attracted by idea of German regeneration and unification, the end of class-based politics.
"No longer parties, but only Germans"
Hitler called upon for a Volkgemeinschaft (a “people´s community”)
Criticized the Versailles Treaty
Promised to restore German honor in Europe
Role of Hitler
Seen as selfless patriot, fought in WWI for his adopted country (he was Austrian), rewarded with Iron Cross, thought of a man of the people who would save them from the 1918 crisis.
Was a good public speaker, very persuasive.
Was charismatic, portrayed himself as ordinary
A party for the future
Presented an image of colour, of purpose and of unity, as their uniforms brought back memories of WWI
New, modern propaganda style
Dissociated themselves to Weimar Republic
Levels of brutality towards communists attracted some voters
Nazi organisation
Established branches throughout Germany
Produced targeted literature
Financial stability: by 1932 contributions had passed the half-million mark, came from membership dues or small individual donations