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The Start of the Nationalist Socialist Worker's Party
Many political parties fought to get elected in the first place. The NSDAP spread out the word about nationalism and becoming anti-Jewish. -
Hitler Assumes Control of the Nazis
Hitler put himself in the position of being the head leader. One of his first acts of be that leader was ordering the Sturmabteilung to be the ones to go against any enemies. -
Nazis Gain Support with Various Groups
The NSDAP became close with farmers, business owners, and middle-classmen. The party did not increase because of the economy. -
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The Great Depression and Impact for Nazis
Germany's citizens had interest in voting for parties such as Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party. The Weimar government could not reflect off of the Great Depression. In 1932, the Nazis received 230 votes, creating the highest amount of seats from one party. -
The Chancellor Deal
Paul von Hindenburg would not go to the chancellorship to discuss the "ridiculous Austrian corporal". Hitler was stubborn about accepting anyone into his leadership. Hindenburg finally came to an agreement with Adolf Hitler about forming a government together. -
The Reichstag Fire and Aftermath
The Reichstag building in Berlin started on fire. The suspect who started the fire is still yet to be known. Because of this, he demanded limits on the press. He didn't allow any more political meetings or intercepting communications. -
Openings of Concentration Camps
Hitler first commanded the building of concentration camps to begin in 1933. These concentration camps were for people who disagreed with the Nazis. -
The Enabling Act
This act was introduced by the Nazis to the Reichstag. This act also gave Hitler the ability to govern without Reichstag's consent. The Nazis forced votes by arresting people who supported other parties. Because of these people being arrested, some other people didn't vote either because they were intimidated. -
Hindenburg's Death and Aftermath
Once Hindenburg passed, Hitler then assumed full power over the government. This being, Hitler would then be not only the head of the government, but the head of the state and armed forces. 90 percent of Germans agreed with Hitler's leadership. Although, there was some suspicion that the votes were 'rigged'.
