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The German Workers’ Party, led by Anton Drexler, was formed in 1919. Hitler joined and soon became leader. His speeches gave people scapegoats to blame for Germany’s problems:
• The Allies
• The Versailles Treaty and the ‘November Criminals'
• The Communists
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The Treaty of Versailles ends World War One and imposes heavy reparations payments on Germany. Though Hitler had nothing to do with the treaty, it affected Germany deeply, making Hitler wanting to lead Germany. -
Hitler took over the 'German Worker's Party' and renamed it NSDAP. NSDAP is an abbreviation for 'Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei', which meant 'National Socialist German Workers' Party'. -
The Beer Hall Putsch, also known as the Munich Putsch, was a failed attempt at revolution. Nazi Party leader, Adolf Hitler, tried to seize power in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. -
After the failure of the Munich Putsch, Hitler decided that he would have to get power by being elected, rather than by rebellion. However, he was banned from speaking until 1928. -
15,000 of his supprters matched through the streets in torchlight processions. Hitler claimed he was creating a 'Third Reich', or empire that would last a thousand years. -
The Nazi wins 2.6% of the votes.
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Nazi wins 18.25% of german votes having around 6 million votes. Losing to the 'Social Democratic Party' to first place. This took place after the financial crisis.
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Hitler lost to Hindenberg as president and following the 1932 elections Hidnenberg offered Hitler the position of Vice Chancellor. He rejected this offer, believing he was entitled to the more powerful Chancellor position.
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Hitler is appointed Chancellor of Germany
In an attempt to reel in the chaos of the German government, President Paul von Hindenburg declares Hitler chancellor, the first major step in Hitler's ascent to dictatorship. -
Nazi wins 43.91% of votes. Thanks to the success in the poll, the party leader Adolf Hitler was able to pass the Enabling Act on 23 March, which effectively gave him the power of a dictator.
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When Hindenburg dies, Hitler declares himself Führer (President) and Chancellor. He now ruled as a dictator and had sole and complete power in Germany