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What were the steps taken by Hitler as a Chancellor to deal with economic difficulties? Which two things symbolized the economic recovery of Germany?

The steps taken by Hitler as a Chancellor to deal with economic difficulties were as follows:

• He gave the responsibility to economist Hjalmar Schacht to deal with the economic difficulties. The aim was to provide employment opportunities and an increase in production through the state-funded work-creation programme.


• Also, Hjalmar Schacht suggested Hitler invest in rearmament as the state was facing deficit financing.


• Hitler tried to accumulate resources by expanding his area of control.


The two things symbolized the economic recovery of Germany were:


• The famous German superhighways.


• The people’s car, the Volkswagen.


Economic recovery led to the development of such projects.


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