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The beginning
Germany realized the war was unwinnable and signed an armistice ending the fighting. -
The parliamentary Weimar Republic
Fearing a Communist revolution, major parties joined to suppress the uprisings, establishing the parliamentary Weimar Republic. -
Jewish and Hitler
After World War I, Jewish success led to ungrounded accusations
of subversion and war profiteering. It can not be stressed enough that these conspiracy theories were born out of fear, anger, and bigotry, not fact. -
Hitler jailed
The Nazi party was not initially popular. After they made an unsuccessful attempt at overthrowing the government, the party was banned, and Hitler jailed for treason. -
Hitler's return
About a year later, when he went out of prison, he immediately began to rebuild the movement. -
The Great Depression
The Great Depression happened. German economy collapsed overnight as American banks It led to American banks removed their loans from Germany. -
Hitler president
In 1932, Hitler ran for president, losing the election to decorated war hero General von Hindenburg.
But with 36% of the vote, Hitler had demonstrated the extent of his support. -
The Chancellor
The following year, Hindenburg was convinced to appoint Hitler as Chancellor, hoping to channel his popularity for their own goals.
Hitler steadily expanded the power of his position.
Hitler raised fears of a Communist uprising and argued that only he could restore law and order. -
Hitler's support
Many of Hitler's early radical supporters were arrested and executed, along with potential rivals, and when President Hindenburg died in August 1934, it was clear there would be no new election.