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Germans' Workers Party Formed
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Treaty of Versailles signed.
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Adolf Hitler Becomes a Member
Adolf Hitler, was sent by the German Army to spy on the German Workers' Party (DAP), decided that he liked the political ideas of party. -
German Workers Party Changes
German Workers' Party changed its name to National Socialist German Workers' Party (Nazi Party). -
Hitler Becomes Leader of NSDP
Hitler is now called Führer. -
Adolf Hitler Named Leader of Nazi Party
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Munich (Beer Hall) Putsch
Hitler attempts to overthrow the Bavarian government but failed. The leaders were later arrested and charged with treason. -
Hitler Sentenced to Prison
HItler was sentenced to 5 years in prison for his partcipation in Munich Putsch. He only ended up serving 10 months. During his time in prison he wrote Mein Kampf. -
SS is Formed
The SS, was created and served as Hitlers personal bodyguards. Later tehy became the Nazi party militai. -
Hitler Youth
The Hitler Youth was formed. The League of German Worker Youth was reorganzied under Hitler. -
Nuremburg Rally
The Nuremburg Rally, was the first annual party conference. -
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Great Depression
During the Depression Germans faced unemployment and poverty. Support for the Nazi party increased dramatically during these years. -
Reichstag Elections
The Nazi party gained 18.3% of the votes in the Reichstag elections and become the second largest party. 1928- 12 Nazi Members of Reichstag
1930- 107 Nazi Members of the Reichstag
1933- 230 Nazi Members of the Reichstag -
Nazi Party Becomes the Largest Party
The Nazi party becomes the largest party by gaining 37.4% of the votse in the Reichstag elections. -
Hitler Appointed Chancellor of Germany
Hitler was appointed Chancellor of Germany by President Hindenburg.
