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Weimar Republic Declared
On November 9th, 1918, a republic was proclaimed in Berlin under the moderate socialist Friedrich Ebert. An elected National Assembly met in January 1919 in the city of Weimar and agreed on a constitution. -
German Workers' Party Formed
Known as Deutsche Arbeiterpartei (DAP). Was formed by Anton Drexler, Gottfried Feder, Dietrich Eckart, and Karl Harrer. It was a short-lived far-right political party established in Weimar Germany after World War 1. -
Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles happened after WW1 and was to prevent Germany from having power. Territorial loss, military restrictions occurred. Also, war guilt clause forced Germany to accept full responsibility for starting the war. -
Adolf Hitler Joins the DAP
Adolf Hitler, who had been sent by the German Army to spy on the German Worker's Party (Deutsche Arbeiterpartei) DAP, decided that he liked the political ideas of the party and became a member. Hoping to become a leader. -
DAP Changes its Name
German Workers' Party (DAP) changed its name to National Socialist German Workers' Party (NSDP) called the Nazi Party for short. During its first meeting a 25-point programme was announced. -
Adolf Hitler Becomes Leader of the NSDP
Adolf Hitler became leader of the NSDP and took the title der Fuhrer -
SA (Sturmabteilung) Formed
Also known as stormtroopers, these were the party militia. They were also known as brownshirts because of the brown shirts that they wore. -
Munich (Beer Hall) Putsch
Hitler and the NSDP attempt to overthrow the Bavarian government which resulted in failure. The leaders were arrested and charged with treason. -
Hitler's Trial
Hitler's trial for his part in the Munich Putsch began. He was sentenced to five years in prison but only served 10 months. During his time in prison Hitler wrote Mein Kampf. -
SS (Schutzstaffel) Formed
The SS, who wore black shirts to distinguish them from the SA, initially formed Hitler's personal bodyguard, but later became the party militia. -
Hitler Youth, League of German Worker Youth Formed
The party (NSDP), had a youth section since its beginning, but this new re-organized Hitler Youth was more integrated into the SA -
Nuremburg Rally
The first annual party conference to be held at Nuremburg. Known as the Nuremburg Rally all subsequent annual meetings were held at Nuremburg. -
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Great Depression
The depression saw many Germans face unemployment and poverty. Support for the Nazi Party increased dramatically. -
Nazi Party Gained More Votes
The Nazi party gained 18.3% of the vote in the Reichstag elections. This became the second largest party. -
Nazi Party Gains More Votes
The Nazi party gained 37.4% of the vote in the Reichstag elections. The party became the largest party. -
Hitler Appointed Chancellor of Germany
Hitler was appointed Chancellor of Germany by President Hidenburg