1929 ⇒ Joseph Goebbels ⇒ was in charge of propaganda for Nazis ⇒ and he used it to exploit the effects of the depression. ⇒ Nazi leaflets, newspapers, radio broadcasts ⇒ blamed economic problems on TOV ⇒ esp. clause on reparations. ⇒ Blamed Weimar Politicians for being too selfish and divided to take the necessary action ⇒ to get people back to work
- they promised strong and decisive actions ⇒ such as rebuilding German Armed forces ⇒ which would create millions of jobs.
Nazi 25 point program ⇒ also promised sympathy for the workers. → Nazi propaganda also offered up culprits ⇒ esp. Jews ⇒ to blame for problems.
Nazi campaign was clear and effective ⇒ in winning support of Germans. Hitler promised to:
- end ineffective democratic coalition governments.
- Restore the glory days of the Kaiser and authoritarian rule
- return to traditional German values
- Fight the threat of communism in elections, in the Reichstag and on streets. ⇒ appealed to many Germans as it seemed to address their fears.
As a result ⇒ large number of people ⇒ gave Hitler and Nazis their support
- wealthy industrialists ⇒ provided party with campaign funds
- Many Germans⇒ esp. those in middle class ⇒ supported Hitler in villages, towns and cities throughout the country
- Rural communities ⇒ Nazis gained many votes from those who shared their views about traditional values.