Explanation of how both long-term and short-term causes contributed to Hitler’s rise to power.

Using some of the causes in the list explain how both long-term and short-term causes contributed to Hitler’s rise to power. The treaty of Versailles caused a reaction of horror and outrage to the Germans. They were being forced to accept a harsh treaty without any choice or even a comment. Ebert was in an extremely difficult position. So he decided to accept the treaty of Versailles’ terms. When Ebert agreed to sign the …

…Enabling Law to get rid of anything or anyone that limited his authority. Hitler made all sorts of laws. He made a Law against the Formation of New Parties. This meant that the Nazis were the only party in Germany, and that Germany was then a one party state. Anyone to set up a new party would be punished. Hitler was completely invulnerable. The Weimar Republic was destroyed as a result of the Enabling Law.