How Hitler Maintained Power As A Dictator
Propaganda
Made opinions clear
Propaganda played a huge roll in Nazis winning the support of millions
The Nazis were skilled propagandists. They would use the newest technology to spread their messages. They used detailed advertising techniques.
Hitler used propaganda to shape German public opinion and behavior.
This propaganda increased hatred of Jews and increased the support for Hitler.
Speaking
Denounced both Communism and Capitalism
Made more people support him because Germans feared a communist Germany
Hitler was unmatched at public speaking.
He would practice his speeches including tone/hand gestures and more to be the most persuasive as possible.
Others
Take advantage of peoples fear
Criticism
Anybody who spoke out against Hitler or the Nazis would be killed.
Sometimes, Hitlers supporters would form paramilitary groups and fight protestors in the street before he was dictator.
This made people see that the Nazis were serious.
Many people that didn't support Hitler or were thought to be potential rivals were arrested and/or executed
The press was abolished and the only newspapers were propaganda ones put out by Nazis.
Other parties were banned
Promises
Hitler promised a lot and thats why so many people supported him.
He promised things such as ending the treaty of Versailles, to restore Germanys former greatness.
People were scared they would be killed if they didn't support him