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from war to form a squad called Sturmabteilung (SA), which come in handy in protecting their
meeting and also attacking their opponents. Hitler established himself as a national figure when
they matched to the center of Munich and declared the beginning of a national revolution. Adolf
due to his action of treason was arrested. While in prison, he wrote a book that outlined his plans
for Germany once he gains power. His book sold nearly 6 million copies that added to his
popularity.
Another aspect that led to Adolf rise to power was the great depression in 1929. The
collapse of Wall Street made most of the banks to go down, and America called in most of its
foreign loans to save the situation. Consequently, Germany likewise received immediate hit and
unemployment rose to 6 million and hyperinflation followed. In 1930, Chancellor Bruning
reduced government expenditure, salaries, and social security funds (Schwabe 869). As a result,
most people lost faith in the Weimer Republic, and full of bitterness opted for change. Hitler
used this against them to gain more popularity. Additionally, many workers joined communism
that led to wealthy class to fund Hitler's campaigns. Most middle-class opted for an autocratic
government following the imminent fall of democracy. By 1932, the Nazi had increased its seats
in the Reichstag to 230 from 12 in 1928 and hence the largest party (“Adolf Hitler” 1).
Moreover, Nazi was effectively on their campaign and targeted a specific group with different
slogans to gain their support. The other political parties, although they had more support than
Nazi could not work together and hence Nazi became the leading party. The government was in
chaos by 1932, and all the three chancellors elected so far had failed to maintain control of the
situation. President Hindenburg appointed Adolf Hitler as the new chancellor with a thought that
they could control him. Following the fire at the Germany parliament building, the Reichstag
