Hitler's Political Path

How did Hitler end up joining the Nazi party?

He had attended a socialist party meeting as a spy but found out he agreed with a lot of their views. He left the army and joined the party officially

Who were the SA?

The Nazi party's army (would intimidate anyone who went against the Nazis)

What democratic party was in charge of Germany after WW1?

Weimer Republic (struggling a lot with economy)

When did the Wall Street Crash happen?

October 1929

When did the Great Depression happen?

1930

What was the Great Depression?

High unemployment, no money, no food, no hope (countries began demanding more money from Germany). Hitler gave Germans hope

When did Hitler become chancellor of Germany?

1933

What was the name given to the fire that burned down the German government building?

Reichstag Fire

Who did Hitler blame the Reichstag fire on?

The communists but it's believed the Nazis actually started the fire to get the communists out of government

What were the laws that allowed Hitler to become a dictator?

Enabling laws

What did Hitler use propoganda and terror for?

To create a cult society in Germany where he, the Fuhrer, is worshipped

What was the name given to the night where the SA went and killed the political enemies of the Nazis?

Night of Long Terror (1934)

What was the name given to the night where the SA targeted the Jewish community?

1938