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NSDAP was a minor political party that pushed for nationalism and used anti-Semitic ideas.
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Hitler declared himself the parties absolute leader. All his speeches blame groups for all of Germany's problems.
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Arrested for trying to overthrow the government. He was planning on destroying democracy from within.
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NSDAP gains popularity with farmers, small business owners, and other middle class who felt ignored or betrayed.
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In 1929 German voters looked to more radical parties, such as Hitler. In July 1932 elections the Nazis party won 230 seats.
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Hitler was not prepared to accept anyone as chancellor, other than himself. Papen believed he could chose advisors that could curd Hitler's radicalness.
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The Reichstag building lit on fire, the building was their congress building. Hitler saw this as a national crisis, also saw this as a advantage so he removed all constitutional protection and right of the people.
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The Enabling Act allowed Hitler to govern without reference to the Reichstag. The Nazis rigged the vote by arresting dozens of members of other parties.
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Hitler authorized the construction of concentration camps. These camps were conceived as secure holding facilities for political prisoners who disagreed with Nazis policies and ideas.
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Hitler reintroduced the draft. Unveiled his four-year plan. 900,000 soldiers, 8,000 aircraft and 95 warships.
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Austrian chancellor held a vote on Austrian independence. Hitler said it was rigged, Hitler told him to relinquish power or face invasion.
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The Munich agreement stated that Hitler could have the Sudetenland, but could not go any further. But...
