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Hitler becomes chancellor of Germany
On January 30, 1933 the German people vote for Adolf Hitler as the new chancellor of Germany. -
Reichstag burns
February 27, 1933, the Nazis burn down the Reichstag. The Reichstag, or German Parliament, is the seat of democratic government in Germany. -
Hitler's Enabling Act
The Nazi Party intimidates the Reichstag into passing the enabling act which officially makes Hitler the dictator of Germany. -
New Event
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Germany remilitarizes the Rhineland
On this date, Germany violates the Treaty of Versailles and remilitarizes the Rhineland. -
Germany "invades" Austria
On March 12 and 13, 1938 Germany "invades" Austria and forces the country to join with Germany. The German-Austrian union is called the "Anschluss". During the invasion, armed conflict did not occur, as Nazi troops were greeted with open arms.
