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The Appearance of the Nazi Group
The National Socialist German Workers' Party (NSDAP), also known as the Nazis, pushed to become elected with Nationalistic and Anti-Semitic ideas. -
Hitler Takes Over the Nazi Party
Hitler declared himself leader (fuehrer) of the Nazis, and blamed liberals, socialists, communists, and especially Jewish people for Germany's problems -
Hitler's Arrest and the Rise of the Nazis
Hitler attempted to overthrow the government, got caught, and was arrested. Due to his attempt, the NSDAP gained publicity and more members from the middle class began to join the party. -
The Great Depression
When the Great Depression hit Germany, it caused more German voters to believe in more radical ideas, and they looked to the Nazis. In 1932, the Nazis won 230 seats in the election. -
The Beginning of Concentration Camps
Hitler gave the order to begin building concentration camps, originally intended to hold people who disagreed with Nazi's beliefs and policies. -
Chancellor Deal
President Paul von Hindenburg offered the chancellorship to Kurt von Schleicher. Hitler refused to allow anyone that wasn't him be chancellor and he made a deal with Franz von Papen and Hindenburg, securing the chancellorship. -
The Reichstag Fire
The Reichstag Building, Germany's form of Congress Building, was burned down and this event gave Hitler a boost as he gained more power. -
Enabling Act
After the burning down of the Reichstag Building, the Nazi party declared that they would be the only political party in Germany. The Enabling Act allowed Hitler to govern how he wanted with almost no restrictions from other people in the government. -
The Death of Hindenburg
When President Hindenburg died, Hitler accepted control of the government and armed forces. With the rise in supporters, it became even easier for Hitler to obtain full control. -
Rearmament
Hitler reinforced the military draft and declared his Four-Year Plan to prepare Germany's military for war. -
The Nazi Party in Austria
The Chancellor in Austria was pressured into holding a vote, and when Hitler claimed it was rigged he threatened to invade Austria if the Chancellor did not give power back to the Austrian Nazis. -
Czechoslovakia and the Munich Agreement
Hitler had three different meetings with prime minister Neville Chamberlain and made a deal with him, which allowed the Nazis to invade and take over Sudetenland.