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German Workers’ Party
The German Workers’ Party was an obscure
political group that the German Army asked Intelligence Officer Hitler to investigate.
Instead he ended up joining the party and
leading it.
Hitler’s speeches
One of the main reasons that Hitler took control of the
party was his public speaking; he was very
passionate and attracted strong support.
This was true throughout his time as Nazi and German
leader.
Hitler’s ideas
Hitler’s ideas – as described in Mein Kampf - agreed with what many
Germans believed.
He wanted a strong, united Germany, to end
the Treaty of Versailles and was also very anti-
Semitic.
Hitler’s organisation
Hitler also showed himself to be an excellent
organiser, capable of getting work completed.
The Nazi Party reorganisation was
either led by him, or the people he recruited.
Arguments for influence
Hitler was the heart of the Nazi Party – without him
the party would never have succeeded.
Even if he did not fully control all events, only he
was skilful enough to exploit them.
Arguments against influence
Many of the reasons for Hitler’s success and
support were outwith his control.
The Treaty of Versailles was hated across Germany, not just by the Nazis. And
economic problems came from elsewhere.