Why did conservative leaders help bring Hitler to power?
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Correct answer: They believed they could control Hitler and use his popular support
Conservative elites considered Hitler’s mass appeal useful for their own political aims. They believed that, even if he became Chancellor, they could control him and curb the influence of the left and communists. This proved disastrously wrong because Hitler quickly dismantled democratic institutions and established a dictatorship. Exam tip: the key idea is that conservatives thought they could control Hitler.
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They believed they could control Hitler and use his popular support
Why is this the correct answer?
Conservative elites considered Hitler’s mass appeal useful for their own political aims. They believed that, even if he became Chancellor, they could control him and curb the influence of the left and communists. This proved disastrously wrong because Hitler quickly dismantled democratic institutions and established a dictatorship. Exam tip: the key idea is that conservatives thought they could control Hitler.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 History question. Chapter: Nazism and the Rise of Hitler. Topic: Hitler’s Rise to Power.
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