Question

Give reasons why democracy was destroyed by Hitler?

Answer 1

Hitler wanted control over Germany that is why he wanted to destroy democracy in Germany and wanted to become dictator of it.

And

The following steps were taken by Hitler to destroy the democratic structure of Germany:

=>January 30, 1933: President Hindenburg offered the Chancellorship, the highest position in the cabinet of ministers, to Hitler.

=>The ‘Fire Decree’ of 28th February 1933 suspended civic rights like freedom of speech, press and assembly that had been granted by the Weimer Constitution.

=>The communists were sent to the concentration camps.3rd March, 1933: The Enabling Act was passed.This Act gave Hitler all powers to rule by decree.

=>All political parties and trade unions were banned except for the Nazi Party and its affiliates.

=>The State established complete control over the economy, media, army and judiciary.Special surveillance and security forces were created for controlling society in the Nazi ways.

Answer 2

Contempt for democracy. Hitler blamed Germany's parliamentary government for many of the nation's ills. The Nazis and Hitlerespecially, associated democracy with the failed Weimar government and the punitive Treaty of Versailles. Hitler often denounced democracy, equating it with internationalism