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Christian Social Party is founded
Adolf Stoeckler, antisemitic preacher and politician, founds the Christain Social Party. This marks the beginning of the political antisemitic movement in Germany. -
Antisemitism introduced by Wilhem Marr
Marr coins the term antisemitism to distinguish from religious Anti-Judaism. This is the first time someone says the problem is the Jewish race, not just the religion.
Antisemitism- hostility or prejudice against Jews -
First International Anti-Jewish Congress convenes in Dresden, Germany
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Jewish persection in Russia
Russia introduces mesures to limit Jews access to education -
Hitler is born
He was born in a small Austrian village in the Branau Am Inn. -
Hitler's mom dies
Hitler was very close to her, and he was devastated from her death. -
Hitler moves to Vienna
This is where many of Hitler's views are influenced. -
WWI begins
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Germany surrenders
Germany's defeat causes the Germans to become bitter, leading to WW2. -
Treaty of Versailles is signed
Germany is forced to sign the treaty and pay reparations to the allies.
Reparations- the making of amends for a wrong one has done -
Hitler attends a meeting for the German Labour Party (DAP)
The DAP is a predecessor of the Nazi Party -
Hitler joins the DAP
The DAP will soon become the Nazi Party. -
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Munich Beer Hall Putsch
Failed attempt by Hitler to seize power in Munch, Germany -
Munich Beer Hall Putsch
Failed attempt by Hitler to seize power in Munich -
HItler sentenced to Jail
For his role in the Munich Beer Hall Putsch, Hitler was sentenced to jail for 5 years. -
Mein Kampf is published
Mein Kampf (My Struggle) was written by Hitler in prison. -
Hitler refounds the Nazi Party
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Nazi Party victories
Nazi party achieves 12 seats in the Reichstag -
German Referendum
It was a failed attempt to renounce the Treaty of Versailles. While it fialed, it increased the popularity of the Nazi Party -
Nazi Party's Rise
The Nazi Party increases its representatives in parliament form 14 to 107. Hitler becomes the leader of the second largest party in Germany. -
Hitler's Presidential BId
Hitler challenges Paul von Hindenburg for the presidency, but fails to win. -
Adolf Hitler is named Chancellor of Germany
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Enabling Act is passed
This act is passed by the Reichstag gives Hitler more power and essentially gives him a "legal dictatorship."
Reichstag- German Parliament -
Law for the Restoration of the Professional Civil Service
Jews are removed and barred form government service. -
Jews limited to education
The number of Jewish students are restricted in German schools and universities. -
Night of the Long Knives
Series of political murders that killed Hitler's opponents. -
Militarization of the Rhineland
German troops moved into the Rhineland. To avoid war, Britain urged appeasement.
Appeasement- giving in to an aggressor to keep peace -
Annexation of Austria and Czechoslovakia
Hitler announced plans to absorb Austrian and Czechoslovakia into the Third Reich.
Third Reich- German Empire -
Hitler institutes the Mother's Cross
Hitler institutes the mother's cross to encourage women to have more children. -
Hitler commits suicide
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Germany surrenders
Germany officially surrenders to the Allies.
