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Treaty of Versailles
The treaty of Versailles is signed, ending World War I. 414 of the 440 clauses of the treaty punished Germany. Provisions includedreparation payments, military restrictions, and a war-guilty clause that forced Germany to take responsibility for World War I. *This was copied off the board in class as directed by instructor -
Beer Hall Putsch
The Beer Hall Putch was a fail attempt from Hitler and the Nazis to take over Munich, Bavaria. During the attempt, four police men died as well as sixteen Nazis. Adolf Hitler was then arrested 2 days later and sentences to five years in prison. However, due to good behaviour, Hitler was released 9 months later. "Beer Hall Putsch." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 13 Jan. 2014. Web. 19 Jan. 2014. -
Stock Market Crash
The stock market crash affected U.S economy tremendously. However, it greatly affected Germany's economy as well since U.S was lending them money in order for them to rebild their country due to their loss in World War I. All in all, the stock market crash terminated lend. Germany's unemplyment rates rose up rapidly. "Stock Market Crash of 1929." History.com. A&E Television Networks, n.d. Web. 21 Jan. 2014. -
Annexation of Austria
Germany annexation of Austria. Unification was celebrated in Austria. This added 5 million citizens to the German Empire. Within days, 7,000 Austrians were sent to concentration camps where they were tortured by Germans. "Germany Annexes Austria." History.com. A&E Television Networks, n.d. Web. 21 Jan. 2014. -
Election Loss
After being released from prison, Hitler runs for the presidency of Germany against incumbent president, Paul Von Hindenburg. Adolf Hitler then lost by nearly 6 million votes (5,941,466) with only 36.8% of the votes. "Adolph Hitler Loses 1932 Election..." - RareNewspapers.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Jan. 2014. -
Chancellor
President Paul Von Hindenburg named Adolf Hitler, chancellor of Germany. However, before making his decision, Hindenburg was intimidated by Hitler's rapid and growing popularity. Making his decision influenced by ex chancellor Franz Von Papen. "Adolf Hitler Is Named Chancellor of Germany." History.com. A&E Television Networks, n.d. Web. 21 Jan. 2014. -
The Reichstag
The Reichstag, or German Parliament building was burned to the ground. Hitler blamed the communists but used this as an excuse to declare a national emergency. 1000's of communists are arrested and put in concentration camps. *This was copied off the board in class as directed by instructor -
Dictatorship
The Nazi party holds majority in Parliament. They vote to consolidate all power in Adolf Hitler. He becomes dictator, taking over Germany, eliminating indivual freedom. A strategy that was not expected. "Germany: Establishment of the Nazi Dictatorship." United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. United States Holocaust Memorial Council, 10 June 2013. Web. 22 Jan. 2014. -
11th Summer Olympics
They were held in Berlin, Germany. Opened by chancellor Adolf Hitler. Forty-nine nations participated. The Government tried to clean up the city by taking down "Jews not wanted" signs that were posted in the city's main tourists attractions. They demonstrated the Nazi renaissance. "1936 Summer Olympics." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 22 Jan. 2014. Web. 22 Jan. 2014. -
Germany takes over Czechoslovakia
Hitler demands Czechoslovakia give German-speaking territory. German army prepares for an invasion. This happened due to Hitler's assumption that German living in an area in the country were suffering, which motivated Hitler to invade/attack the country even more. "German Occupation of Czechoslovakia." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 20 Jan. 2014. Web. 22 Jan. 2014. -
Kristalnacht
Kristalnacht “The night of broken glass”. Synagogues and Jewish businesses across Germany are smashed and burned to the ground. By standers who were Germans stood around and laugh at the sufferage of the Jews that were affected. *This was copied off the board in class as directed by instructor -
Invasion of Poland
Germany invades Poland, beginning World War II in Europe. Poland was defeated weeks after the invention. Germany attacked with over 1,000 planes and over 2,000 tanks. Poland remained under the German government until January of 1945. "Invasion of Poland, Fall 1939." United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. United States Holocaust Memorial Council, 10 June 2013. Web. 20 Jan. 2014.