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National Socialist German Worker's Party Emerges
The NSDAP or the Nazis was a minor political party starting out. They pushed for Nationalism and used anti-semetic ideals. -
Hitler Assumes Control over the NSDAP
Hitler declares himself the absolute leader (Fuehrer) of the Nationalist Socialist German Worker's Party. He formed an enforcement group called the SA, later known as the brownshirts, to deal with opponents. -
Hitler tries to overthrow the government
This attempt by Hitler and his following trial gave great publicity to the NSDAP. He was eventually released. -
NSDAP grows more popular
The NSDAP enters the good graces of farmers, small business owners and middle class, who were growing frustrated with the german government. However the economy was in a good place so the party made little progress. -
Start of the Great Depression
The Great Depression crippled the economies of countries world wide including Germany. This change in the economy led many germans to look towards more radical political parties like the Nazis. Because the German Government failed to respond appropriatly, the NSDAP increased its influence in the government. -
Concentration Camps
Early in 1933, Hitler began constructing concentration camps for political prisoners. -
Hitler Appointed Chancellor
After much political discourse, Adolf Hitler is given the Chancellorship, inviting him to form a government. They believed that with the right people around him, Hitler's radicalism could be curbed, but he would maintain the support he had gathered. -
The Reichstag Fire
A large fire broke out in the German parliment building. Hitler used this crisis as an excuse to extend his power. He declared Germany in a state of emergency. -
The Enabling Act
The enabling act allowed Hitler to bypass the reichstag when making decisions. -
Nazi Declaration
The NSDAP declares itself the only political party in Germany and that anyone trying to create other parties would be punished. -
German President dies
On, August 2nd of 1934, German President Hindenburg dies. Hitler then assumes control over Germany declaring himself Fuehrer. -
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Hitler's Four Year Plan
From 1935 to 1939, Hitler began to systematically bring Germany's military back from the damaged caused by WW1. By the end of this period Germany, with more than 900,000 soldiers, 8,000 aircrafts, and 95 warships, was ready for war. -
Munich Agreement
Hitler turned his attention to Czechoslovakia. The British Prime Minister finally intervened. Chamberlain met with Hitler 3 times. -
Austrian Takeover
Austrian Nazi's pushed their government to have a vote on Austrian independence. Despite the fact that the Austrians voted to be independent, Hitler threatened takeover if power was not reliquished. Austrian Chancellor sought help from France and Britain, but not help was given. After the Chancellor stepped down, Hitler took over, joining Germany and Austria. -
Munich Agreement 1
The first meeting between Adolf Hitler and British Prime minister Neville Chamberlain. At this meeting Chamberlain agreed to Hitler's demands. -
Munich Agreement 3
The third meeting to solve the crisis was between Adolf Hitler, Chamberlain, Mussolini, and Daladier. They approved Hitler's takeover of the Sudetenland, on the condition that he would advance no further. Hitler lied.
