Four Reasons Why People Voted For The Nazi Party
Understanding the dark side of democracy
Most people think Nazi Germany was an anti-democratic state led by an evil dictator.
But the truth is more complex.
Before Adolf Hitler became Chancellor of Germany, the Nazi Party enjoyed a terrifying level of democratic success. In the July 1932 election, the Nazis won 37% of the national vote, cementing them as the largest party in Germany.
Rather than simply ignoring this uncomfortable fact, it’s important to understand why so many German citizens voted for the most infamous party in political history.
1. The Allure of Adolf Hitler
Following the Beer Hall Putsch in November 1923, Hitler became a well-known force in German politics, and his prominence only increased as time went on. With his confident vision and impassioned speeches, he was impossible to ignore.
The Nazi leader had the ability to whip audiences into a frenzy of excitement, pushing on their emotions and exploiting their desires. The core of Hitler’s speeches was the failure of the Weimar…
