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The Nazis Early Years
The Nazis at first were a small minority political party. In January is when they emerged into a bigger party. They pushed for Nationalism and used anti-semitic ideas. -
Hitler takes leadership of the Nazis
Hitler takes leadership of the Nazi Party. He created an enforcement group. Hitler's speech blames the other countries for Germany's problems. This leads the other countries to plot against Germany. -
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Hitler is Arrested and Nazis Gain Support
Hitler attempted to overthrow the government but was caught and put in prison. He was then released and pledges to make NSDAP into a real party. They were popular with farmers, etc. -
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The Great Depression
The Great Depression made German voters look towards other parties such as Hitler and the Nazis. Elections took place and the Nazis were able to win by 230 seats. -
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Protests, Presidents, and Concentration Camps
Hitler authorized the construction of concentration camps that would hold those who opposed Nazi rule. Hitler then gained support from the German army. President Hindenburg dies and Hitler takes full control of the government and soon the state, etc. -
The Chancellor Deal
Paul von Hindenburg was looking for a new chancellor. A politician Franz Von Papen convinced Hindenburg to choose a chancellor carefully. Hindenburg chooses Hitler as the new chancellor and permits him to form his own government. -
The Reichstag Fire
The Reichstag building in Berlin was set on fire. Hitler used this opportunity to extend his power in Germany. Nazis convinced Hindenburg to invoke Article 48. This gave Hitler an upper hand to remove political opponents using restrictions. -
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The Enabling Act
Nazis introduce the Enabling Act which allowed Hitler to govern without reference to Reichstag. Nazis declare those who try to form a new government or take over another political party would be punished with imprisonment. -
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Rearmament
Hitler reintroduces the draft. The following year Hitler reveals his 4-year plan to schedule the military to prepare for war. Germany's forces boosted 900,000 soldiers, 8,000 aircraft, and 95 warships. -
The Rhineland
The Treaty of Versailles prohibited Germany from stationing military in areas in those who signed the treaty. Hitler ordered troops back into Rhineland -
Foreign Policy
Hilter was concerned about Germany's economy. So Hitler proposed a military solution which was to expand into Eastern Europe to get more resources. -
Anschluss- Austrian Takeover
The Chancellor of Austria held a vote on Austria's independence. Hitler accused him of having the votes rigged so the chancellor had to choose between invasion or giving power to the Austrian Nazis. The Chancellor asked for help from Britain and France but was rejected. He ended up resigning and Hitler joined Austria's and Germany's government. -
Czechoslovakia and the Munich Agreement
Hitler took an interest in Sudetenland and claimed it was being persecuted by the Czechs. Neville Chamberlain and other leaders had a meeting with Hitler. Hitler wanted access to Sudetenland. They approved of the Nazis taking over as long as they didn't go further in Czechoslovakia.
