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Start and beliefs of the Nazis
The NSDAP (or Nazis) formed when many small political parties joined forces. They pushed for nationalism and used anti-semitic ideas. -
Hitler assumes control of Nazis
Hitler is head of party (fuhrer), believes his orders should be followed strictly, creates group of thugs to beat up Nazis enemies (SA/Stormtroopers). -
Nazis gain support with various groups
The Nazis quickly became popular with farmers, small business owners, and other in the middle class who felt they were ignored by the Weimar government. -
Great depression's impact on the Nazis
The Great Depression led many voters to vote for more radical parties, the Nazis -
The Chancellor Deal
Hitler becomes chancellor through carefully chosen advisors. -
Opening of Concentration Camps
Initially intended for imprisonment fir political figures. -
Reichstag Fire + Aftermath
The Reichstag building (congress building) burned down and Hitler used it as an excuse to use Article 48, basically giving Nazis infinite power. -
The Enabling Act
Allowed Hitler to basically do whatever he wants -
Hindenburg's Death
Hindenburg died and Hitler became president and gained even more power. -
Rearmament
Hitler introduced draft and had a huge army by 1939 -
Aschluss-Austrian Takeover
Germany joined Austria and Germany under one government. -
Czechoslovakia and the Munich Agreement
Czechoslovakia gave Germany access to Sudetenland and thought that it would grant them peace for their lifetime, but it didn't