Hitler's Rise to Power

By Coach Grant

  • WWI Ends

    WWI ended in an armistice between the Germans and the Allies.

  • Treaty of Versailles

    The Treaty of Versailles is signed implementing harsh appeasements and excessive reparations. This put a strain on the German economy.

  • Nazi Party Founded

    The Nazi Party was founded in Munich, Germany and was active until 1945. This marked the rise of extreme Fascism in Germany. Adolf Hitler became the leader of the party.

  • Beer Hall Putsch

    This was a small coup that Hitler tried to use to gain power but resulted in him being put behind bars.

  • Hitler Released from Prison

    While in prison, Hitler wrote Mein Kampf.

  • Mein Kampf Published

    Mein Kampf translates to "my struggle." The book reflected Hitler's obsessions with nationalism, racism, and anti-Semitism. This book became the basic book of the Nazi goals and ideology.

  • Hitler Appointed Chancellor

    After several years of the Nazi Party growing, Hitler was appointed Chancellor of Germany by Paul von Hindenburg in an attempt to fight the increasing numbers of the Communist Party.

  • Death of President Hindenburg

    Paul von Hindenburg died and Hitler pounced on the opportunity to become the president (Fuhrer), remain chancellor, and become commander and chief in the army. With this power, Hitler and his supporters suspended civil rights, destroyed the Communists, and disbanded other political parties to make Germany a one-party, totalitarian state. Hitler also executed party members that he felt were disloyal. He demanded total obedience.