uld stop the Jews from conquering the world only by eliminating them. By doing so, Germany could also find living space, which was much needed at the time. This living space, Hitler continued, would come from conquering Russia and the Slavic countries (Simpson 37-42). Hitlers plans sounded good to the German people, because his plans would solve their problems and bring power to Germany.A second volume of Mein Kampf was published in 1927. It included a history of the Nazi party to that time and its program, as well as a plan on how to obtain political power. While Mein Kampf was crudely written and filled with embarrassing remarks, it enlightened its target, those Germans who believed it was their destiny to dominate the world. The book sold over five million copies by the start of World War II. Once released from prison, Hitler decided to seize power constitutionally rather than by force of arms. Hitler spoke to mass audiences, calling for the German people to resist the connection of Jews and Communists, and to create a new empire that would rule the world for 1,000 years (Simpson 95-96). Hitler's Nazi party captured 18% of the popular vote in the 1930 elections. In 1932, Hitler ran for President and won 30% of the vote, forcing the eventual victor, Paul von Hindenburg, into a runoff election. A political deal was made to make Hitler chancellor in exchange for his political support. He was appointed to that office in January 1933. Upon the death of Hindenburg in August 1934, Hitler was the consensus successor. With an improving economy, Hitler claimed credit and took the position as dictator, having succeeded in eliminating challenges from other political parties and government parties. The German industry was built up in preparation for war. By 1937, he was comfortable enough to put his master plan, as outlined in Mein Kampf, into effect. Calling his top military aides together, he outlined his plans for world domination. Those who ...
