What methods did Hitler use to come to power?Tauseef ManjMr. IllesPre IB GovernmentMay 19, 2014Part A: Investigation PlanAdolf Hitler was the Fuhrer of Nazi Germany from 1932 to 1945. In just over a year, one man completely manipulated an entire government and legal system to acquire a totalitarian regime. What many are unaware of is how Hitler's strategy came about. He single-handedly took control of Germany by using different types of propaganda and oratory skills to attract the German people. The purpose of this investigation is to determine the main methods used by Hitler to come to power. This will be accomplished by studying the types of propaganda used by Hitler, his political skills, and the impact of his oratory skills on the German people. To carry out this research, the article will evaluate academic journals from institutions such as Ithaca and Michigan, works by eminent historians such as Frank McDonough, and even Hitler's book Mein Kampf. Word Count: 137Part B: Summary of Evidence1) Propaganda used by Hitler• The Nazi regime created a Ministry of Propaganda and Popular Enlightenment, under Joseph Goebbels (the original "spin doctor") to unite the nation behind the goals of regime. Goebbels was a brilliant orator and his radio broadcasts reached every German home. (McDonough 49)•• In 1933 there were 4,700 regional newspapers, but only 2.4% of them supported the Nazi Party. In 1944, there were fewer than 1,000 regional newspapers, and 82% of them swore "total loyalty" to the Nazi Party, while the rest were "loyal" to the regime. (McDonough 50) • Once in power, the Nazi regime closed down all socialist and communist newspapers. All the newspapers... in the middle of the paper... the thoughts in the heads of the German people, the Nazi party had wiped out all other newspapers that did not support the Nazi regime. In 1933 there were 4,700 regional newspapers, but only 2.4% supported the Nazi Party. In 1944, there were fewer than 1,000 newspapers, and 82% of them swore total loyalty to the regime, while the rest were loyal to the regime. To put thoughts and images into people's heads, the Nazis used the radio as a very important propaganda tool. Radio was the primary form of home entertainment. Radio was limited to a single station, the Reich Broadcasting Corporation, which was under Nazi control. In 1933, 4.5 million households owned a radio, but by 1942, 16 million had one. Hitler often communicated directly with the German people. He was a brilliant speaker and his broadcasts reached every home.