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Many social, economical and political factors played a major role in Hitler's incredible rise to power. These included Germany's economic and political instability, increasing violence, and a need for an authoritarian leader. The Great Depression, faulty political procedure, disillusioned voters, the weakness of the Weimar Republic, Nazi tactics and Hitler's excellent leadership skills also influenced Hitler's rise to power. The weakness in the running of the government was one of the most important political factors …

…they needed most, encouragement. It captured the imagination of a disillusioned population and gave them fresh hope. An image had been created of a powerful party with strong leadership. Through the use of political exploitation, extraordinary use of propaganda, Hitler's oratorical skills and immense charisma, and the Weimar Republic's own created faults, Hitler and his Nazi party were able to seize power in a country shattered by failure of democracy, and a huge national crisis.