Explain how Hitler became chancellor

Treaty of Versailles

Signed on 28th June 1919 by the big three (France, US, Britain) and Germany at the end of WW1.

The Night of the Long Knives

A purge on 30th June 1934 where Hitler used the SS to arrest and kill SA leaders, including Röhm.

SA (Sturmabteilung)

Hitler's private army, known as the stormtroopers or brown shirts, providing military protection for the Nazi Party.

SS (Schutzstaffel)

The organization responsible for Hitler's personal security, led by Heinrich Himmler, consisting of about 300 members.

Munich Putsch

A failed coup attempt from 8-11 November 1923 that brought Hitler international recognition when he wrote a book while in prison.

Gestapo

The secret police of the Nazi state, allowed to arrest individuals on suspicion to enforce Nazi laws.

Weimar Republic

The democratic government formed by German politicians after Kaiser Wilhelm abdicated.

Kaiser Wilhelm

The leader of Germany who abdicated, leading to the formation of the Weimar Republic.

Police State

A regime where the government uses fear, secret police (Gestapo), and intimidation to control the populace.

Ernest Röhm

Head of the SA, whose actions embarrassed Hitler and ultimately led to his arrest during the Night of the Long Knives.