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6: The Nazis and Democracy
The
Great Depression of 1929 leads to desperation
around the world. Unemployment is more than
30% in Germany, and poverty is rampant.
German
citizens need to elect a new leader in 1932.
The Nazis believe they can win the elections
even though they disapprove of Democracy. In
their view, Democracy leads to weakness. Mediocre
voters prefer mediocre candidates. The Nazis
feel it takes a strong leader to make the difficult
decisions needed to make Germany powerful again.
The Nazis promise many things: work, better
education, a better life and removal of Germany's
enemies, especially Jews, from its soil.
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| Adolf
Hitler listens to election results on the
radio. |
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