1. By April 1932, conditions had worsened. The country was desperate for a strong government.
2. President Hindenburg had to stand for re-election because his term of office had run out. He was a national hero, but Hitler decided to run against him. Despite claiming he'd win easily, Hindenburg didn't win a majority in the first election, but won 53% to Hitlers 36.8% in the 2nd ballot.
3. July 1932, Nazis won 230 seats in the elections for the Reichstag - more than the rest. Hitler demanded to be made Chancellor, but Hindenburg didn't trust Hitler and refused.
4. November 1932 election, Nazis were losing popularity and lost 34 seats.
5. Hitler stuck a deal with another politician, Franz von Papen - if Papen would persuade Hindenburg to make Hitler Chancellor, Hitler would make Papen Vice-Chancellor.
6. Hindenburg agreed to Papen's suggestion, thinking he could control Hitler (He hoped Hitler would be extreme once in power. Plus hoped he wouldn't be able to repair the economy meaning Hindenburg may gain popularity and power back). But Hitler used his new powers to call another election in March 1933, hoping to make the Nazis even stronger.
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