The Great Depression played a role in Hitler’s rise to power. When Germany experienced the Great Depression, Hitler made many promises to the German people, including some that dealt with reviving Germany’s economy. For example, he promised to employ people if he was elected. Since unemployment was an issue in Germany, this sounded attractive to many Germans. The German people lost confidence in their democratically elected government to solve Germany’s problems.
The Great Depression also diverted the world’s attention away from foreign affairs. The United States, France, and Great Britain were all dealing with the impact of the worst depression they had ever faced. The leaders of these countries were more preoccupied with dealing with the Great Depression in their own countries than they were with statements Hitler was making and actions he was taking. When Hitler came to power, the leaders of these countries also didn’t focus on his rebuilding of Germany’s military and his movement of it into the Rhineland. Dealing with the Great Depression was a huge distraction for the Allied leaders, and Hitler took advantage of this distraction.
The Great Depression played a role in Hitler’s rise to power.
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