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Devin and Natalie

While in social, political, and economic chaos, Adolf Hitler was seen as a symbol of rebirth. The unsuccessful democratic parliamentary government, which was opposed by both the left and right, allowed for Hitler to impose a new system in the German society. Other groups that opposed Hitler were hindered by their inability to unite with one another and their underestimation of his political prowess, which aided to the depth of his power. As a result, Hitler's nationalistic views appealed to many, catapulting his popularity with commoners as well as elites, and aiding his climb to political control. By manipulating the dissatisfaction of the Germans and providing solutions to intransigent problems, Hitler related to a wide spectrum of both poor and wealthy ethnic German people, thus rising to power as he unified the country. 1. Because Hitler was able to relate to German commoners due to his lower-class background as well as to upper-class citizens who appreciated Hitler's protection from threats from the Left, he gained widespread support. 2. By offering solutions to the problems that had plagued Germany's dissatisfaction for years, Hitler emerged as a symbol of strength and resurrection. 3. As Hitler gained power, potential opposition from Socialists, Communists, and other groups was ineffective and disorganized.