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Germany Forced to Take Blame for War
On this day, the Treaty of Versailles was presented to the Germans for the first time, forcing them to take blame for the war. This causes an economic depression in Germany (and around the globe for that matter), which leads to inflation and poor living standards -
Hitler Introduces Nazi's Plans
Hitler introduces his 25-point plan to segregate Jews, and put into words what rights they would/ should have. This, he believes would be what Germany needs to help create a recovering economy. -
Hitler Tries to Overthrow German Government
On this date, Hitler and his Nazis tried to overthrow state government, but failed, and instead was arrested and imprisoned. His goal was to establish a new government because saw the democratic one was failing, as did many other citizens. This helped him gain supporters, even during his prison time. -
Hitler Turns Nazi Party Political
After Hitler is released from prison, he has developed a new way to try and run the country. He reestablishes the Nazi party and elects himself as leader. He also turns the party into a political party to try and compete for votes to win in the state's democratic elections. -
Hitler's Campaign Speech
The Nazi party becomes the largest political party. Hitler campaigns to dissolve the modern structure of the German government, and promises to reconstruct it to make it better. -
Hitler is Appointed Chancellor
With his military background, and his achievements through the ranks, Hitler is appointed chancellor to the German president. He ends up succeeding him after he passes. -
The Enabling Act of 1933
This act gives Hitler complete power over his new state. This allows him to dissolve the German government, and appoint himself a dictator. -
Militarism Under Hitler
Hitler breaks the promise Germany has held with the Treaty of Versailles, and bulks up his military. This occurs on Germany's western front, next to France. -
Hitler Violtes the Munich Pact
Hitler signed the Munich Pact, which called for an annexation of a part of Czechoslovakia. Hitler instead had violated the Pact by taking over Czechoslovakia entirely. -
World War II Begins
World War II has started when Germany invades Poland's capital. The Germans are successful and take over Poland.
