A Rise to Power

On January 30, 1933, Adolf Hitler ascended the steps of the Reich Chancellery in Berlin. He had just been appointed Chancellor of Germany and was now the most powerful man. Hitler’s rise to power was rapid. Several years ago, he was an unknown person. But he has used his charisma and gift for oratory to build a large following among the German public. Hitler had promised to return Germany to its past glory, and he had exploited the deep anger and resentment that many Germans felt after defeat in World War I. He had also exploited the economic problems of the Weimar Republic to win over voters. Once in power, Hitler quickly began dismantling the Weimar Republic and establishing a dictatorship. This government suspended civil liberties, banned opposition parties, and persecuted minority groups. He also began to rearm Germany and prepare for war. Hitler’s rise to power was a tragedy for Germany and the world. In conclusion, hitler was a cruel dictator who led his country into a devastating war. But his story is also a warning about the dangers of populism and extremism.