What is Nazism? Why did Nazism become popular in Germany by 1930?
Answers
(a) A political system introduced by Hitler in Germany akin to dictatorship and fascism, which propagated extreme hatred against the laws is called Nazism.
Cause of the popularity of Nazism :
(b) Nazism grew as a result of unstable political conditions after the First World War. Treaty
of Versailles failed to satisfy German people. Germany was deprived of 13 per cent of its territories including its overseas colonies. its army was reduced to 1 lakh soldiers. France was given temporary control of the industrially rich Saar and a heavy sum as reparation was to be paid by Germany. All of which created a feeling of bitterness and anger among the people and fuelled a desire for revenge. Hitler promised to bring Germany’s lost glory back.
(c) Economically the First World War ruined Germany leading to inflation, unemployment and a crushing burden of debt. This led the
people to support any individual who could improve their lot.
(d) This aroused anxiety among the landlords, capitalists and the army who still wielded a good deal of political clout. These classes became ardent supporters of Hitler and helped
him to come to power because he was against communism and socialism.
(e) Hitler was a charismatic leader and in the political and economic chaos of the post-war period his emotional speeches attracted many supporters. His programmes appealed to all sections of the people the working classes were promised employment and security and
the pmpertied classes were promised to make Germany great once again.
Explanation:
Nazism, formally known as National Socialism, is the ideology and practices associated with the Nazi Party—officially the National Socialist German Workers' Party —in Nazi Germany, and of other far-right groups with similar ideas and aims
Nazism became popular in Germany by 1930 due to a lot of reasons:
The most apparent being the Great Depression. The Weimar Republic did little to remedy the country's economic downfall, and Hitler was presented as a saviour to the humiliated German people living in economic and political crises.
The powerful speeches of Hitler in which he sought to build a great nation, undo the injustice of the Versailles Treaty, restore the dignity of German people and provide employment for all stirred hopes in people.
Nazi propaganda was unique. Red banners with the Swastika, Nazi salute and the rounds of applause attracted the people making Nazism very popular.