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Hitler serves in the military
During this time, Hitler serves in the German army. Hitler fought in WWI and developed a strong sense of nationalism. Through his nationalism, Hitler became Determined to help Germany. -
Hitler joins Nazis
In 1919, Hitler joins the National Socialist German Workers' Party, or Nazis for short. This allows Hitler to have a party to use to run. This Party Hitler is now a part of also gives support and stability for Hitler's rise to power. -
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Hitler is put in prison
As punishment for treason, Hitler is sentenced to five years in prison. During this time, he writes Mein Kampf, an autobiography of his life. This book became the inspiration of many and helped his path for power. -
Nazis attempt to seize control of German government
In Munich, Hitler and his party attempt to overthrow the democratic government in the Beer Hall Putsch. This was the Nazi party's first attempt at major power. While this attempt fails, it is the start of Hitlers attempts for power. -
Hitler runs for president
Hitler runs for the president of Germany but fails. Instead of Hitler, Paul von Hindenburg won the election. Fortunately for Hitler, Paul von Hindenburg makes several mistakes and Hitler later recieves power from him. -
Hitler becomes Chancellor of Germany
President Paul von Hindenburg appoints Hitler as Chancellor. From this position, Hitler quickly secures his position and works to expand his power. Hitler uses his position to eliminate opposing parties. -
Reichstag fire
Hitler blames the Reichstag fire on the communists and was able to convince President Paul von Hindenburg to suspend civil liberties from the German people. This allows Hitler to have near dictatorship powers. -
Enabling Act
This act allowed the German Cabinet, Hitler, to create laws without passing them by the Reichstag first. This allowed Hitler to actually become a dictator. Through this act, Hitler was able pass laws that the Reichstag wouldn't approve of before. -
Hitler becomes Fuhrer
President Paul von Hindenburg dies, allowing Hitler to name himself the Fuhrer of Germany. With this new power, there is absolutely no one that can oppose him. From this point on, He starts to go to expand Germany -
Nuremerg Laws are enacted
The Nuremberg laws are passed by Hitler and the Nazis. These laws are focused on antisemitism. Through these laws, the Jews lost some of their natural rights and were excluded from German life. -
Kristallnacht
Nazi mobs attack Jewish families in their homes and on the streets. Overnight, the Nazis had destroyed thousands of Jewish buildings and killed close to 100 Jews. This is also known as "The Night of Broken Glass."
