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Start of the NAZI Party
NSDAP was a minor political party that pushed for nationalism and used anti-Semitic ideas. -
Hitler assumes control of Nazis
Hitler declared himself the parties absolute leader. All his speeches blame groups for all of Germany's problems. -
Hitler is arrested
Arrested for trying to overthrow the government. He was planning on destroying democracy from within. -
NSDAP gains popularity
NSDAP gains popularity with farmers, small business owners, and other middle class who felt ignored or betrayed. -
Great Depression
In 1929 German voters looked to more radical parties, such as Hitler. In July 1932 elections the Nazis party won 230 seats. -
The Chancellor Deal
Hitler was not prepared to accept anyone as chancellor, other than himself. Papen believed he could chose advisors that could curd Hitler's radicalness. -
The Reichstag Fire
The Reichstag building lit on fire, the building was their congress building. Hitler saw this as a national crisis, also saw this as a advantage so he removed all constitutional protection and right of the people. -
The Enabling Act
The Enabling Act allowed Hitler to govern without reference to the Reichstag. The Nazis rigged the vote by arresting dozens of members of other parties. -
Concentration camps opening
Hitler authorized the construction of concentration camps. These camps were conceived as secure holding facilities for political prisoners who disagreed with Nazis policies and ideas. -
Rearmament
Hitler reintroduced the draft. Unveiled his four-year plan. 900,000 soldiers, 8,000 aircraft and 95 warships. -
Anschluss
Austrian chancellor held a vote on Austrian independence. Hitler said it was rigged, Hitler told him to relinquish power or face invasion. -
Czechoslovakia and the Munich Agreement
The Munich agreement stated that Hitler could have the Sudetenland, but could not go any further. But...
