From 1929 to 1933 Hitler used the events in Germany to gain power. The depression which occurred in 1929, the support which he gained from those who dreaded communism and the 1933 elections and Enabling Act which he soon passed allowed Hitler to gain power by constitutional methods. When the New York stock market collapsed in 1929 Germany was devastated. Her economy had been dealt a severe blow after the war however, Gustav Stresemann managed to establish a more stable …showed first 75 words of 652 total…

…showed last 75 words of 652 total…Hitler passed the enabling act which transferred the power of making laws from the Reichstag to the Cabinet and in effect to Hitler. Hitler could now rule entirely by decrees and his dictatorship was established. Hitler used the events which occurred between 1929 and 1933 to gain power and establish his dictatorship. He was a brilliant opportunist with the ability to captivate audiences with his amazing oratory and these qualities helped him to gain and maintain power.