From ChatGPT-4:
Hitler was **not** elected to rule Germany, but he was **appointed** as chancellor in January 1933 by President Paul von Hindenburg¹². After Hindenburg's death in August 1934, Hitler **consolidated** his power by merging the presidency and the chancellorship, and becoming the **dictator** of Germany¹. He did this by using intimidation, propaganda, and violence to gain the support of the majority of the German people²³.
Source: Conversation with Bing, 1/15/2024
(1) Adolf Hitler becomes president of Germany - HISTORY.
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/adolf-hitler-becomes-president-of-germany.
(2) Hitler into power, 1929-1934 - AQA - BBC - Home.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zckbmnb/revision/4.
(3) FACT CHECK: Did Germany Elect Hitler As Chancellor?.
https://checkyourfact.com/2017/08/17/fact-check-did-germany-elect-hitler-as-chancellor/.