Question

Explain why Germans followed Adolf Hitler and whether you believe that this could happen in the U.S. today? Defend your answer. Be sure to include the world situation as well as German needs/goals for the first part of question. State your opinion, and then back it up with specific examples and explanations.

Answer 1

The main reason why the Germans followed Hitler is because he was a strong and charismatic leader that identified with the humiliation Germany felt after World War I. People were eager to elect someone who would "take charge" and usher in a new era of German dominance and pride.