Explain the reasons why Hitler and the Nazi Party attracted so much support by January 1933. (Information for this question can get put into lots of answers)

1. Hitler appeared to offer Germany strong leadership, which was appealing

2. Offered solutions to Germany’s economic problems, so popular

3. Promised to provide jobs for the unemployed , which was popular

4. Promised to overthrow the Treaty of Versailles, which was welcomed

5. Nazi rallies, eg Nuremberg, impressed people

6. Hitler was a superb speaker

7. Effective use of propaganda to get over his message

8. Hitler had a clear, simple message which appealed to many people

9. Promised support for the farmers, shopkeepers, etc, which was popular

10. Businessmen were attracted by Hitler’s promise to destroy trade unions

11. Young people were attracted to the Hitler Youth

12. Promised to restore Germany as a world power, which was welcomed

13. Germany’s best defence against Communism/support from middle classes

14. Discipline/uniforms of the SA impressed people

15. Widespread support from nationalists for his racial theories/anti-Semitism

16. Tired of the chaos of the Weimar Government and wanted a change/belief that democracy weak