total war, people didn’t trust the governments that started these battles. In addition, the extreme economic instability, characterized by hyperinflation in Germany, which basically took away the value of money, added to this distrust. People needed new leaders. The unreliable and unproductive Weimar republic and its myriad of political parties was not good for the popularity of democracy, and German citizens yearned for strong leadership. The agenda of totalitarian leaders broke down democratic ideals