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On November 9th, 1918, a republic was proclaimed in Berlin under the moderate socialist Friedrich Ebert. An elected National Assembly met in January 1919 in the city of Weimar and agreed on a constitution. -
Known as Deutsche Arbeiterpartei (DAP). Was formed by Anton Drexler, Gottfried Feder, Dietrich Eckart, and Karl Harrer. It was a short-lived far-right political party established in Weimar Germany after World War 1. -
The Treaty of Versailles happened after WW1 and was to prevent Germany from having power. Territorial loss, military restrictions occurred. Also, war guilt clause forced Germany to accept full responsibility for starting the war. -
Adolf Hitler, who had been sent by the German Army to spy on the German Worker's Party (Deutsche Arbeiterpartei) DAP, decided that he liked the political ideas of the party and became a member. Hoping to become a leader. -
German Workers' Party (DAP) changed its name to National Socialist German Workers' Party (NSDP) called the Nazi Party for short. During its first meeting a 25-point programme was announced. -
Adolf Hitler became leader of the NSDP and took the title der Fuhrer -
Also known as stormtroopers, these were the party militia. They were also known as brownshirts because of the brown shirts that they wore. -
Hitler and the NSDP attempt to overthrow the Bavarian government which resulted in failure. The leaders were arrested and charged with treason. -
Hitler's trial for his part in the Munich Putsch began. He was sentenced to five years in prison but only served 10 months. During his time in prison Hitler wrote Mein Kampf. -
The SS, who wore black shirts to distinguish them from the SA, initially formed Hitler's personal bodyguard, but later became the party militia. -
The party (NSDP), had a youth section since its beginning, but this new re-organized Hitler Youth was more integrated into the SA -
The first annual party conference to be held at Nuremburg. Known as the Nuremburg Rally all subsequent annual meetings were held at Nuremburg. -
The depression saw many Germans face unemployment and poverty. Support for the Nazi Party increased dramatically.
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The Nazi party gained 18.3% of the vote in the Reichstag elections. This became the second largest party.
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The Nazi party gained 37.4% of the vote in the Reichstag elections. The party became the largest party.
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Hitler was appointed Chancellor of Germany by President Hidenburg