Why did so many people follow in Hitler's ways?

Answer 1

HitlerHe was an awful man but people followed him. People followed him because he was a strong extremist patriot, and this is what Germany thought they needed. they thought that Germany was going to fail under the Weirmar republic and they needed a strong dictator to get them back on their feet. People were also afraid of him, as they knew what he and the Nazi party could do to them. Answerthe Germans followed Hitler because he was promising what they wanted, after the treaty of Versailles Germany had become a country with an army limited to 100'000 men, they had to take the blame for the war and had to pay back all the war debts, their economy was terrible. Hitler promised to take them out of their depression and he kept his promise and made Germany a power house. Hitler was very intelligent and even though he was mad, he was brilliant. AnswerBecause he promised to solve their problem. The league of nations had imposed such overwhelming sanctions against Germany following WWI that the German people were already suffering financially at the beginning of the Great Depression, then things got worse. Hitler promised to make things better, found a group of people on whom he could blame all of the problems (the Jews) and told everyone that he was locking them up for the good of the nation. He didn't say much about the Holocaust, and while there were rumors, the German people didn't want to believe because things were getting better.

Answer 2

(1)Germany was in a bad state when Hitler took power. The effects of the depression took a great toll on the German people - Hitler blamed the Jews for such problems and promised the Germans to return their nation to its previous glory. Some bought into this - considering the problems were great - and saw as Hitler improved their lives. I'm not saying it was right, but considering the conditions, the Germans were willing to believe almost anything that would solve their problems. So, yes, some of them, agreed with Hitler and were anti-Semitic.

(2) Others were scared. They were neighbors with the Jews, and quite friendly with them. They knew quite well that the Jews had nothing to do with Germany's economic crisis. But once Hitler gained power, he SLOWLY started taking away the Jews' liberties. It was small things at first - turn in your radios, your bicycles, follow curfew. Then it got worse - wear the Star of David on your coats at all times. And then the bloodshed begin. Kristallnacht took place in 1937 - and things deteriorated after that. While some Germans took the risk of hiding Jews, helping them escape, and doing other things to undermine the Nazis, some were scared for their own lives. (As selfish as it is, and as much as we may condemn them today, you have to understand their position. Seeing such things happen and wanting to save yourself and your family was human nature.) Therefore, there were some Germans that had to turn away from the Nazi's actions.

(3) Indifference. There were a number of bystanders who watched as the Nazis hauled away Jews, homosexuals, Gypsies, Jehovah's witnesses, physically/mentally handicapped, etc. These people are very different from those described in #2 - while some truly felt remorse for their Jewish brothers and sisters, these bystanders were self-serving people who could care less about what happened to the Jews. They may or may not have shared Hitler's beliefs, but they certainly did little to stop it. There's a poem by Martin Niemoller called "First they came." (It's very short, but it gives you an idea of one of these perspectives. You definitely should look it up.)

Anyways most of the German people (citizens / civilians) did not directly do Hitler's dirty work [they were NOT Nazi soldiers working at camps]. But many believed in his doctrines or were forced to believe (in order to protect their families). You have to know that not all Germans were cruel and brutal Nazis. Some really wanted to help and either did resist or their efforts were hampered by obligations. (In that time, just because you believed the Nazis were doing bad work didn't mean that you just stood up to them - you had to think about your family, etc.) But then again, keep in mind, there were people who knew the Nazis were doing bad stuff and chose to turn their eyes and completely ignore the injustice. Therefore, Germany was not just one group of people - but a nation with many different perspectives. Hope that helps, good luck!

Answer 3

becuz HitlER bRouGht tHe GermAn pEOple PriDE, JoBs, bEtta EcOnomY, OrgAnizATion N indUstry

Answer 4

People supported Hitler because he promised them what they wanted and needed to hear.

Answer 5

because they are SUICIDAL