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The Rise of the Nazi Party

  • Germany Surrenders and WWI Ends

  • The Start of the Nazis

    The Start of the Nazis
    Hitler changes the Bavarian organization into the National Socialist German Workers' Party (the Nazis).
  • Hitler becomes the Nazi Leader

    Hitler becomes the Nazi Leader
    Through an undisputed decision, Hitler becomes the leader of the Nazi party.
  • Hitler is Arrested

    Hitler is Arrested
    Hitler launched a mission in Munich which failed. Hitler was then arrested, and the Nazi party was outlawed.
  • Nazi's Involvment in the Election

    Nazi's Involvment in the Election
    The Nazi's were in the elction for the very first time -reshaping political structures- and only had 2.6% of the national vote. Hitler gathered the support of voters by his fiery nature in his speeches and different forms of propaganda.
  • Nazi's Votes Increase

    Partly because of the Great Depression, the German economy was affected and the Nazi's now had 18.3% of the national vote.
  • Hitler Gives Speech at Industry Club

    Hitler Gives Speech at Industry Club
    It was the first time that many of the industrialists had met Hitler, and it ended up being one of the best speeches of his life. People from all over the world came to watch his speeches, which allowed his powerful thoughts and beliefs to impact the world.
  • Hitler Loses the Election

    Hitler Loses the Election
    Hindenburg beats Hitler in the presidential race, with the Nazi's having 33.1% of the national vote.
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  • Hitler is Appointed Chancellor

    Hitler is Appointed Chancellor
    Hindenburg appoints Hitler
  • Nazi's Gaining Popularity

    Nazi's Gaining Popularity
    In the March elections, they won 43% of the national vote and 1.5 million new members join. Later on in November, the Nazi's won 92% of the national vote, increasing their power and allowing them to become globally popular.
  • Hitler Rises to Power

    Hitler starts his boycott of Jews in April, then ordered the execution of Rohm, Strasser, Schleicher, and others. In later August, Hitler officially becomes president when Hindenburg dies and starts his dictatorship over Germany. Later on, many of the people in concentration camps manufactured all types of goods such as army supplies. These workers were not paid, so it saved Hitler a lot of money and reshaped economic structures.