Electoral Success of the Nazi Party pre 1933
Introduction The electoral success of the Nazi Party pre 1933 can be attributed in the main to social, political and economic problems faced by the government in power during this period - the Weimar Republic. ... Social Implications The year before the Nazis came to power (1919-1933) was a period of instability. ... Increased levels of street violence and crime unfolded, with some crimes doubling pre 1919 records. ... After the Ruhr crisis and runaway inflation many young Germans saw a hopeless future and so many joined parties like the Nazis hoping that a radical and strong party would bring their country out of the disaster that faced it. ... After a communist led uprising in Munich 1918, which was soon put down by the government, many Germans grew to fear a communist government, leading many businessmen to support parties such as the Nazi Party who were actively opposed to the communists. ... The Rise of The Nazi Party The previous sections of this essay outlined the social, political and economic events that impacted on Germany immediately after the end of WW I. These events created an environment that helped the Nazi Party to grow in strength and power as it took advantage of the feelings of many Germans that their country was facing political and economic ruin. It was not until 1928 that Hitler began his attempt to build the power of the party by democratic means. In the election of 1928 the Nazi Party gained just 3% but began to build a strong base.