What methods did Hitler use to gain power?Tauseef ManjM. IllesPre IB GovernmentMay 19, 2014Part A: Investigation PlanAdolf Hitler was the Führer 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 don't know is how Hitler's strategy came about. He single-handedly took over Germany using many types of propaganda and oratorical skills to attract the German people. The purpose of this investigation is to determine the main methods used by Hitler to gain power. This will be accomplished by researching the types of propaganda Hitler used, his political skills, and the impact his oratorical talents had on the German people. To conduct this research, the article will evaluate academic journals from institutions such as Ithaca and Michigan, works by prominent historians such as Frank McDonough as well as Hitler's own book, Mein Kampf. Word Count: 137Part B: Summary of Evidence1) Propaganda used by Hitler• The Nazi regime created a Ministry of Propaganda and Popular Instrument, under the leadership of Joseph Goebbels (the first "spin doctor") to unite the nation behind the regime's objectives. 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 percent of them supported the Nazi Party. In 1944, there were fewer than 1,000 regional newspapers and 82% of them swore "total allegiance" to the Nazi Party, with the remainder being "loyal" to the regime. (McDonough 50) • Upon coming to power, the Nazi regime closed all socialist and communist newspapers. All newspapers... middle of paper ...... and 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 percent of them pledged total allegiance to the regime, with the remainder loyal to it. To convey thoughts and images to people, the Nazis used radio as a very important propaganda tool. Radio was the primary form of home entertainment. Radio was confined to a single media outlet, the Reich Broadcasting Corporation, which was under Nazi control. In 1933, 4.5 million homes owned a radio, but by 1942, 16 million homes owned one. Hitler often communicated directly with the German people. He was a brilliant speaker and his broadcasts reached every home..