Hitler was democratically elected.
Before he gained control, he was just a little-known right wing politician in Bavaria.
He built a durable infrastructure and revolutionized traffic and travel throughout Germany.
He was virulently anti-communist.
Germans felt humliated by the terms of their surrender at the end of the Great War.
He brought the people to a fervent sense of national pride.
Hitler started a growth economy.
People had jobs and could consume more and more goods.
He was elected on issues such as law and order.
"The streets of our country are in turmoil. The Universities are filled with students rebelling and rioting. Communists are seeking to destroy our country. Russia is threatening us with her might and the republic is in danger. Yes, danger from within and without. We need law and order. Yes, without law and order our nation cannot survive. Elect us and we shall restore law and order."
--Adolph Hilter, Hamburg, Germany, 1932.