holocaust introduction

Adolf Hitler

Jan 30, 1933

Adolf Hitler is appointed chancellor of Germany.

The German government takes away freedom of speech, assembly, press, and freedom from invasion of privacy and from house search without warrant.

Feb 28, 1933

takes away right

concentration

Mar 20, 1933

The first concentration camp is established in Nazi Germany at Dachau. The first prisoners are political opponents.

jew ban

Apr 7, 1933

Jews are barred from government service; Jewish civil servants, including University professors and school teachers, are fired from their positions.

overcrowding

Apr 25, 1933

The law against "overcrowding in German schools and universities" is adopted, restricting the number of Jewish children allowed to attend. Children of war veterans and those with one non-Jewish parent are initially exempted.

Adolph hitler

Aug 3, 1934

Adolph Hitler declares himself president and chancellor of the Third Reich after the death of Paul von Hindenburg.

saar

Jan 13, 1935

The Saar region is annexed by Germany.

no jews

May 5, 1935

"No Jews" signs and notices are posted outside German towns and villages, and outside shops and restaurants.

germany

Mar 13, 1938

Germany annexes Austria

German government

May 13, 1938

May 13 The German government passes a decree requiring the registration of all Gypsy without a fixed address living in Austria; by June 1938, all Gypsy children above the age of 14 have to be fingerprinted. This is a central part of the growing racial

nationwide ban

Apr 1, 1993

A nationwide boycott of Jewish-owned businesses in Germany is carried out under Nazi leadership.