Question

how did hitler become the chancellor of germany?

he used persuasive speeches to increase support for the nazi party.

he staged a putsch to remove the current chancellor from office.

he won the general election in 1932 against paul von hindenburg.

he used scare tactics to force politicians to step down and allow him to take over.

Explanation:

• Option 1: Hitler gave persuasive speeches to gain support for the Nazi Party, which grew in influence. As the party's popularity rose, political circumstances led to his appointment as chancellor.
• Option 2: The Beer Hall Putsch (1923) failed, so this is incorrect.
• Option 3: In 1932, Hindenburg won the election against Hitler, so this is wrong.
• Option 4: There's no evidence of such direct scare tactics forcing politicians to step down for his takeover; his rise was more about party support and political maneuvering.

Answer:

A. He used persuasive speeches to increase support for the Nazi Party.