Weimar, 1929 - 1933

... Weimar, 1929 - 1933 1) Economic Depression 2) The Müller Government 3) The Brüning Government 4) 1932 Presidential Election 5) Kurt von Schleicher 6) The von Papen Government 7) The von Schleicher Government 1. Economic Depression RJ Overy "[By 1932] economic conditions had now reached their lowest ebb, circumstances were ripe for some departure from the negative policies of the depression years." It is often argued that economic depression was vital in Hitler's acquisition of power. Indeed, two major aspects in the increase in popular support for the Nazis are the economic depression and the Nazis' proposals for recovery. Before considering how the depression helped Hitler and the Nazis, it is important to see the details of the depression. 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 GNP / bn RM 89.5 89.7 83.9 70.4 57.6 Nat. Income / bn RM 75.4 76.0 70.2 57.5 45.2 Ind. Prd. Index (base 1928) 100.0 100.1 87.0 70.1 58.0 Exports / bn RM 12.3 13.5 12.0 9.6 5.7 Imports / bn RM 14.0 13.5 10.4 6.7 4.7 Unemployment / millions 1.4 1.8 3.1 4.5 5.6 When considering the history of the German economy in the inter-war years, it is important to note that low growth and recession began before the Wall

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