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Hitlers rise to power
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Beer Hall Putsch
he Nazi Party was based in the city of Munich. But the movement gained attention across Germany in November 1923. That month, the Nazis—led by Adolf Hitler—attempted to violently seize power. This failed coup is known as the Beer Hall Putsch. -
The Great Depression in Germany
Beginning in fall 1929, there was a world economic crisis known as the Great Depression. Millions of Germans lost their jobs. Unemployment, hunger, poverty, and homelessness became serious problems in Germany in the early 1930s. -
Nazis win the parliamentary elections
The Nazis continued to win over voters in the early 1930s. In the July 1932 parliamentary elections, the Nazis won 37 percent of the vote. This was more votes than any other party received. In November 1932, the Nazi share of the vote fell to 33 percent. However, this was still more votes than any other party won. -
Hitler Becomes chancellor
Hitler demanded to be appointed as chancellor. German President Paul von Hindenburg initially resisted this demand. However, he gave in and appointed Hitler as Chancellor of Germany on January 30, 1933. -
He turns Germany into a dictatorship
Hitler banned trade unions. He banned all other political parties The government, economy, media and all cultural activities were brought under Nazi control. Germany was now a one-party state: a dictatorship. -
Hitler becomes the Dictator
In August 1934, President Hindenburg died. Hitler proclaimed himself Führer (leader) of Germany. From that point forward, Hitler was the dictator of Germany. -
WW2 Starts
Hitler's invasion of Poland in September 1939 drove Great Britain and France to declare war on Germany, marking the beginning of World War II. -
Hitlers reign of terror ends
Hitler commits suicide from a gunshot and swallowing and cyanide capsule.