Hitler's Rise to Power

Hitler joins the Nazi Party

Mar 19, 1919

Hitler joins and before long, becomes the leader. It was called the Germans Workers Party, but changed to The National Socialist German Workers Party - Nazi Party for short.

Hitler and Storm Troopers stats a Putsch

Mar 1, 1923

Hitler an his Storm Troopers tried to overthrow the government by starting a putsch, an attempt to get power by force, in Munich.

Hitler goes to Prison

Apr 1, 1924

Hitler went to prison and also wrote Mein Kampf, which contained most of Hitler's ideas.

Economic Depression hits Germany

Mar 1, 1929

In 1929, an economic depression hit Germany and unemployment shot up to 6 million.

Hitler's Niece Suicides

Mar 1, 1931

Hitler's niece suicides and Hitler becomes vegeterian.

Hitler wins in two elections

Mar 1, 1932

Hitler wins in two elections by a landslide in 1932.

Hitler becomes Chancellor of Germany

Mar 1, 1933

After winning in two elections by a landslide in 1932, Hitler becomes the Chancellor of Germany in 1933.

Action against Jews Start

Mar 1, 1934

In 1934, all Jewish shops wer marked with a yellow star or with the word "Juden", German for "Jews". In parks and on buses an trains, Jews had to sit on separate seats and children at schol were taught to believe in anti-semitic ideas.