Question

hitler can be described as a fanatical despot because he
o supported representation within the german government for everyone except jewish people.
o enjoyed giving lengthy speeches and felt that he needed to convince people of his leadership.
o was determined to rebuild the nations economy without new industry.
o recruited the support of millions of young people and ruled by force.

Explanation:

A despot is a tyrannical ruler. Hitler used propaganda and indoctrination to recruit young people (e.g., through the Hitler Youth). He also ruled with an iron - fist, using force to suppress opposition (such as through the Gestapo and concentration camps).

• The first option is incorrect as Hitler did not support representation in a democratic sense; he was against Jewish people in a genocidal and exclusionary way, not just in terms of government representation.
• The second option about giving speeches is more about his propaganda methods rather than defining him as a despot.
• The third option is also incorrect as Hitler did develop new industries (e.g., armaments industry) to rebuild the economy as part of his militaristic and expansionist goals.

Answer:

• "recruited the support of millions of young people and ruled by force."