The Persecution of Jews and Other Groups before the start of WWII (1933-1939) By Jsarmiento4 Jan 30, 1933 Adolf Hitler gained more power and becomes Chancellor of Germany Feb 27, 1933 The Reichstag building went up in flames 1934 The newspaper shows that Jews can murder Christians 1934 Jehovah witness issued a letter to government to show their beliefs 1935 They pass the Nuremberg Laws 1936 Removing Jews from their jobs 1936 The sterilization of many Roma Gypsies 1937 The Rally of Labor which reduced workings jews Nov 9, 1938 The Night of Broken Glass 1939 The invasion of Poland by Germany