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Start of the Nazis
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Start of the Nazis
The Nazi party pushed for nationalism and used anti-Jewish ideas -
Start of the Nazis
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Hitler Gains Control
Hitler, a former army spy, named himself the leader of the Nazis. He ordered formation of a group called the 'Brownshirts' to deal with their opponents. -
Hitler Gains Control
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Hitler Gains Control
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Nazis Get Support
The NSDAP became an official party in 1924, and they had support from farmers, small business owners, and others in the middle class who felt ignored by the Weimar government. -
Great Depression's impact on the Nazis
German voters looked to more radical parties. The Weimar government didn't respond well to the Great Depression so many turned towards the NSDAP -
The Chancellor Deal
Hitler waned to be Chancellor but the president did not want him to be, so he gave it over to Kurt von Schleicher. Hitler had only one supported who said chosen advisors who could curb Hitler's radicalness. Adolf Hitler became Chancellor. -
Reichstag Fire and Aftermath
There was a fire that led to Hitler gaining power. No one knows who set the fire. Hitler asked Hindenburg to invoke an Article that authorized the president to rule by decree. This gave the Nazis more power and Hitler then could remove political opponents. -
The Enabling Act
An act allowing Hitler to govern without reference to the Reichstag. They could bypass the constitution, initiate taxes and spending and determine foreign policy. The Nazis rigged this vote by arresting dozens of members. -
Concentration Camps Opening
Hitler authorized the construction of concentration camps in early 1933. Hitler gained support of the German Army after killing off leaders of the SA. -
Hindenburg's Death and the Aftermath
President died and Hitler got control of the government. -
Rearmament
Hitler reintroduced the draft and came up with a four year plan for preparing for war. The army gained more than 900,000 soldiers, 8,000 aircraft, and 95 warships. -
Austrian Takeover
Austria had it's own Nazi group. The Austrian chancellor wanted Austrian independence. Hitler said the vote was rigged and he would invade them. Hitler then joined Austria and Germany under one government. -
Czechoslovakia and the Munich Agreement
Hitler claimed that Germans were being persecuted by Czechs. British Prime minister met with Hitler three times where at the first one, he agreed to Hitler's demands. At the second one, Hitler asked for access to the Sudeten region. At the third one, they signed an agreement that approved the Nazis takeover as long as he doesn't take over more than he agreed to.
