What conditions existed in germany in the 1930s that made hitler’s ideas appealing to many german people? germany was being invaded by peasant immigrants who crossed the eastern border in search of better lives. germany was suffering under the great depression that had ruined its economy and put many people out of work. germany was tired of the totalitarian rule of the weimar republic, which germans felt had been forced upon them. germany was unable to defend itself against the monetary power of the jewish families that ran germany’s financial systems.