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Hitler Fights in World War One
(Young) Adolf Hitler Joined the German Army, and fought in the first World War. It was thought to be the "war to end all wars". He volunteered at age 25. -
Germany Surrenders: Treaty Of Versailles
The original Treaty of Versailles was a list of complaints, where the majority of them were ignored. The Treaty of Versailles took away 13.5% of Germany's territory plus all oversees possessions. Germany Surrendered WW1 in 1918, and The Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919. -
The Nazi Party is Formed
Hitler started speaking to groups of crowds about "Mein Kampf" , and the crowds grew in number each time. On this date, he had a crowd of 2,000 people waiting for him. He formed a group called the "National Socialist German Workers Party" also known as Nazis. -
Hitler Becomes Leader of the Nazi Party
Adolf Hitler was appointed in July of 1921. He went and spoke at events all over Germany and tried to get supporters. -
Hitler's Tried For Treason
HItler attempts to seize power in Munich and are arrested and tried for treason. The Nazi Party becomes outlawed and Hitler is sentenced to five years in jail. He only ends serving nine months. -
Beer Hall Putsch
Hitler wanted to kidnap the leaders of the Bavarian Government, and hold them at gunpoint until they accepted him as their leader. He heard they would all be at Beer Hall in Munich, so he made a plan to kidnap them then, but it backfired and he got arrested. -
Mein Kampf was written
This book was written by Rudolph Hess, who wrote down what Hitler said while he paced around his prison cell between the years of 1923 and 1924. This book covered various events such as Hitler's youth, the Nazi Party, and hid futrure plans for Germany. "Mein Kampf" means "My Struggle" or "My challenge" . -
Stock Market Crash
Black Tuesday hit Wall Street. 16 million shares got traded in a single day, causing billions of dollars to be lost. This caused the Great Depression (1929-1939) -
Hitler Voted Chancellor Of Germany
President Paul Von Hindenburg, names Adolf Hitler chancellor of Germany. -
Reichstag Building Burns
The German Parliment Building burned down on February 27, 1933 due to arson. -
Nazis Elected To Reichstag
Adolf Hitler became chancellor in January of 1933. The Nazi party came out on top dring the election. They were given 1/3 of the seats. -
Hitler Becomes Dictator of Germany
When German President Paul Von Hindengurg died, Hitler succeded him and was appointed Dictator of germany. Also known as the Fuhrer or "Leader".
