Hitlers Rise to Power 7 a Notes NAZI

Hitler’s Rise to Power. 7 a Notes

NAZI GERMANY 1933 -1945

Hitler’s Rise to Power • Hitler born April 20, 1889 in Austria-Hungary

How did a man like Hitler gain so much power? Why did the German people let this man keep his power? Why didn’t the German people get rid of him?

Germany was forced to sign the Treaty of Versailles even though they did not agree. 1. Germany had to admit to causing the WWI. 2. Germany had to pay $33 Billion 3. Germany lost its armed forces. 4. Germany lost land.

1914 WWI GERMANY 1918 DEPRESSION 1933 HITLER

Hitler’s Rise to Power • In 1921 Hitler gains control of the German Workers Party and Renames it the Nazis Socialist German Workers Party (Nazi Party)

Hitler’s Rise to Power • German Political Party Symbol: The “Swastika”

Hitler comes to power in 1933!

Hitler’s Rise to Power • Orator- Hitler was known for his inflammatory speeches attacking Jews, capitalists and communist

Hitler’s Rise to Power • The Nazi Party continues to gain popularity and in January of 1933 becomes the largest party within the “Reichstag” or German Parliament • This forces President Hindenburg to name Hitler as Chancellor (2 nd in Power)

Hitler’s Rise to Power • November 8, 1938 is known as “Kristallnacht” or Night of the Broken Glass • Nazi Officials destroyed Jewish businesses, homes and Synagogues

HITLER YOUTH

PROPAGANDA FEAR! Speeches Arrests Posters Rallies/Parades Promises Executions Book Burnings Control of Media/News Movies