World War 2

By Jack Stevens

  • Germany suffered hyperinflation

    Germany suffered hyperinflation which wiped out the value of its currency.

  • September elections

    When elections were held in September 1930, moderate parties lost ground.

  • Nazi Party

    The Nazi Party climbed from just 2.6 to 18.3 per cent.

  • Six million Germans

    Six million Germans were unemployed.

  • Elections the Nazis gained

    The elections the Nazis gained 37.3 per cent to become the largest party in the Reichstag.

  • New elections

    New elections were scheduled for 27 July 1932

  • Hindenburg invited Hitler

    Hindenburg invited Hitler to become Chancellor (prime minister) of right-wing coalition government.