Legacy The Rise of the Nazis | How Disease and Religion Paved the Way for Evil | 2
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Nov 27, 2025 The devastating effects of postwar crises in Germany set the stage for Hitler's rise. Hyperinflation, political extremism, and a pandemic propelled social chaos. Discover how Hitler's early charisma and failed coup shifted public perception. Economic instability during the Great Depression boosted Nazi support, while propaganda reinforced their grip on power. Surprising research connects pandemic deaths to increased Nazi votes, revealing the complex interplay of disease and religion in shaping a catastrophic legacy.
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Failed Coup Became a Public Platform
- The Munich Beer Hall Putsch transformed Hitler from fringe agitator to national figure through trial publicity.
- Lenient authorities and sympathetic public opinion made the Republic seem weak and illegitimate.
Mein Kampf Was Marginal Before Power
- Mein Kampf initially sold poorly and functioned as party scripture rather than mass bestseller.
- Its ideas later became mandatory and influential once Hitler gained state power.
Depression Fueled Rapid Electoral Rise
- The Great Depression amplified Nazi votes from 2.6% (1928) to 37% (1932) by exploiting economic despair.
- Hitler offered national revival and blamed Versailles and Marxism for Germany's woes.
