Rise of Nazi Party By evanachan 1920 Hitler joined Nazi 1921 Hitler became leader of Nazi Party 1923 Hitler sentenced 5 years in prison but only behind bars for 1 year. 1924 Hitler rebuilt Nazi 1930 Depression in Germany 1930 Hitler convinced most of Germany to be against communism and Jews 1930 Parliament disestablished 1932 Nazi party was winning. They became the only hope for Germany. Propaganda reinforced this idea. 1932 Nazi Party became the biggest political party with 37.3% votes 1932 Papen Resigned as he didn't have he support from his party 1933 Germany was withdraw from the League of Nations Jan 1, 1933 German politicians gave up on ruling and gave Hitler the position of Chancellor instead. Feb 1, 1933 All other political parties were banned Feb 1, 1933 First concentration camp opened. Jews, artists, intellectuals, disabled and homosexuals were forced in camps. 1936 Broke Treaty rules by building army and claiming lands. 1938 Annexed Austria 1939 Invaded Czechoslovakia 1939 Invaded Poland thus sparking WW2 1939 Nazi focused on defeating Britain and France 1939 Jewish people were systematically killed. 1940 Nazi formed alliance with Japan and Italy 1942 Holocaust, wiping out around 6 million Jews. 1945 Hitler committed suicide 1945 Nazi was fighting for survival and not for conquering.