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The Rise Of Hitler

Hitler’s rise to power was not completely the consequence of the economic problems left by the Depression in Germany. Although there are a few economic factors that led to the rise of Hitler, such as the impact that the Depression had on employment, and the availability of money. As well as this there were other factors that assisted Hitler in his rise to power, such as his speaking skills, propaganda, and the way that Hitler’s opponents underestimated him.
To a small extent, economic factors were responsible for Hitler’s rise to power. The Depression left an incredibly detrimental affect on Germany. Unemployment rose from 3.25 million to 6 million in 1932, and with little financial assistance from the government, German workers were extremely upset. As employers could not afford to pay their staff, they fired three quarters of their workforce, and then lowered the wages of their existing workers. Banks were also highly affected by the Depression. In 1931, 5 major banks were cl...

Posted by: William Katz

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