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During this time, Hitler serves in the German army. Hitler fought in WWI and developed a strong sense of nationalism. Through his nationalism, Hitler became Determined to help Germany.
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In 1919, Hitler joins the National Socialist German Workers' Party, or Nazis for short. This allows Hitler to have a party to use to run. This Party Hitler is now a part of also gives support and stability for Hitler's rise to power.
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As punishment for treason, Hitler is sentenced to five years in prison. During this time, he writes Mein Kampf, an autobiography of his life. This book became the inspiration of many and helped his path for power.
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In Munich, Hitler and his party attempt to overthrow the democratic government in the Beer Hall Putsch. This was the Nazi party's first attempt at major power. While this attempt fails, it is the start of Hitlers attempts for power.
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Hitler runs for the president of Germany but fails. Instead of Hitler, Paul von Hindenburg won the election. Fortunately for Hitler, Paul von Hindenburg makes several mistakes and Hitler later recieves power from him.
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President Paul von Hindenburg appoints Hitler as Chancellor. From this position, Hitler quickly secures his position and works to expand his power. Hitler uses his position to eliminate opposing parties.
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Hitler blames the Reichstag fire on the communists and was able to convince President Paul von Hindenburg to suspend civil liberties from the German people. This allows Hitler to have near dictatorship powers.
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This act allowed the German Cabinet, Hitler, to create laws without passing them by the Reichstag first. This allowed Hitler to actually become a dictator. Through this act, Hitler was able pass laws that the Reichstag wouldn't approve of before.
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President Paul von Hindenburg dies, allowing Hitler to name himself the Fuhrer of Germany. With this new power, there is absolutely no one that can oppose him. From this point on, He starts to go to expand Germany
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The Nuremberg laws are passed by Hitler and the Nazis. These laws are focused on antisemitism. Through these laws, the Jews lost some of their natural rights and were excluded from German life.
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Nazi mobs attack Jewish families in their homes and on the streets. Overnight, the Nazis had destroyed thousands of Jewish buildings and killed close to 100 Jews. This is also known as "The Night of Broken Glass."
