Rise of Hitler

By ryanpena19
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    World War 1

    The result of World War 1 left Germany in ruins. They had a weak economy and relatively no military. The people wanted someone who could restore Germany to its former glory. As a result, many found hope in Hitler.

  • Hitler Joins Nazi Party

    The Nazi Party shared the same ideas as Hitler, which was that Germany had to overturn the Treaty of Versailles. The Nazi Party would be who supported Hitler in his future rise to power.
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    Hitler and the Nazis Attempt to Seize Munich

    Hitler failed in an attempt to seize Munich and was arrested as a result. While Hitler was in jail he wrote "Mein Kampf". The book contained all of his beliefs and goals for Germany. The book would prove to be a very successful piece of propaganda.

  • People Turn to Hitler

    Once the Great Depression hit Germany, stopping their recovery from the war, many confused and afraid Germans turned to Hitler for support and hope of a strong leader.

  • Nazis Become Largest Political Party in Germany

    Nazis basically controlled Germany. They were large in numbers and had the support of most of the country.

  • Hitler Becomes Chancellor

    Hitler legally came to power after President Paul von Hindenburg named Hitler chancellor. Hitler now officially had power over Germany, further increasing his control over the country.

  • Hitler Calls for New Elections

    Hitler called for elections to be held. He wanted to take a more powerful position.

  • Hitler Wins Election

    After winning the election Hitler used his newly acquired power to turn Germany into a totalitarian state. Hitler now officially had power over all of Germany.

  • Hitler Destroys Opposition

    An elite unit, the SS, was loyal to Hitler. The SS murdered and arrested many people who were seen as enemies of Hitler. Also, the violent and terrifying actions of the Gestapo scared many Germans into obedience.

  • The Nuremberg Laws

    Laws were passed during the annual rally in Nuremberg. The laws stated that Jews could not be citizens of the Reich. The laws also did not allow Jews to marry or have sexual relations with non-Jews. Hitler was shaping his own society and had no opposition to stop him.

  • Nazis Attack Jews

    Mobs of Nazis attacked the Jews, storming their streets and destroying their homes and buildings they owned. This event is seen as the start of Hitler's exterminating of the Jews from Germany.