EXPLOITATION OF THE FEARS OF COMMUNISM 

. Used propaganda

To spread fears about the aims of communism

Hitler's propaganda used to spread a "Red Scare" (fear of communism).  Fear of communism spread through the German population which helped the Nazi party in the Reichstag election a month after the fire. As Chancellor of Germany, Hitler could use this to consolidate his power and by 1934 he had turned the democratic Weimar Germany into a dictatorship.

. Rich people’s property were taken away by the communist

Hitler stressed that the Nazi party is the only political party that could provide orders and prevent the communist from setting up a communist dictatorship, therefore leading to many people giving the financial support to Nazi . 

Different Positions and Armbands worn by them: 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ranks_and_insignia_of_the_Nazi_Party 

Reorganisation of the Nazi Party 

• Hitler joined the German’s worker party in 1919 

His speeches gave scapegoat to blame for Germany’s problem.

• In 1920, the party renamed itself the national socialist German workers party and announced its five point programme 

• Hitler designed Nazi flag with swastika- red, white and black 

•  He set up para military (SS and SA) smart uniforms and discipline

Even better organized than police

• Improved finances by befriending wealthy businessman 

• Increased membership, however in may 1928, Nazis only had 12 seats in Reichstag. They realized they had to focus on the election rather than membership 

Method to gain support: 

#Winning over the working class

-increased anti Jewish propaganda which was popular with the working class

#Mein Kampf

- Nazi ideology was the best seller and helped gained publicity

#Tried to appeal to farmers

- Blamed the communists for mistreating the farmers

- Played on their fear of communism to take away their property

- Promised to take over the communist

#Public meeting

-Focused on people who were seemed as important

-Members were also trained in public speaking for communication with public 

Nazi progress: 

•Party was well organized

•With 100,000 members, Hitler is a national figure.

•However,

•Hyperinflation had eased, unemployment decreased and public were better off 

Conclusion: 

~ This shows that it is Hitler's leadership abilities that made him rise to prominence. According to the source of exploitation of the fears in communism, he used propaganda to influence people into thinking that he is the most suitable ruler. By reorganising the Nazi Party, he was planned to befriend the wealthy businessmen and that made the finances improved.