The Third Reich (1933 - 1945); The Holocaust

  • Adolf Hitler appointed Chancellor

    Adolf Hitler appointed Chancellor
    The National Socialist German Workers' Party (Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei; NSDAP), more commonly known as the Nazi Party, assumes control of the German state when German President Paul von Hindenburg appoints Nazi Party leader Adolf Hitler as Chancellor at the head of a coalition government. The Nazis and the German Nationalist People's Party (Deutschnationale Volkspartei; DNVP) are members of the coalition.
  • Reichstag Fire Decree

    Reichstag Fire Decree
    The burning Reichstag gave the Nazi's the opportunity to blame the communists and exploit the president. In which he passed the law called the Reichstag Fire Decree, that suspended individual rights.
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    Hitler's Reign after President von Hindenburg's death

    This turn of event, Hitler becomes the President of the Weimar Republic. Soon Dictator will create a war more horrible than the 'Great War: A war to end all wars,' and it is known as World War II.
  • The Nuremburg Law

    The Nuremburg Law
    People with 3 or 4 Jewish Grandparents they are considered as a 'Jew' and the law also suggests that it is to protect the Blood and German Honor.
  • Buchenwald Concentration Camp Opens

    Buchenwald Concentration Camp Opens
    The creation of this Concentration camp is meant for male prisoners or political opponents, and later on the 'Jews' will be sent here as the 'final solution.'
  • The Kristallnacht

    The Kristallnacht
    The Nazi terrorize the Jewish people. Killing innocent civilians, burning the synagogue and etc.
  • Reichstag Speech

    Reichstag Speech
    Hitler declares war on Europe as he invades Poland to annihilate the Jewish race. This made Britain and France join 3 days later in the defense of Poland. Starting World War II
  • Auschwitz Camp Established

    Auschwitz Camp Established
    The famous concentration camp used by the SS to kill the Jewish prisoners. One of the most deadliest camps in which around 1.1 Million people have died.
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    Final Solution

    Adolf Hitler declared the mass killings of Jews during this time known as the 'Holocaust' where this event is the most darkest years for the Jews, Polish and etc. to experience.