Objective 3 Describe Hitler’s entry into politics and the gaining popularity of the Nazi Party

Hitler’s Rise to Power 1889: 1913: 1914: Hitler born in Austria Hitler moves to Germany 1914: Joins German Army; fights in WWI Wounded, earns Iron Cross – high honor

Hitler’s Rise to Power 1920: 1923: 1924: Hitler Joins National Socialist German Worker’s Party (Nazis) 1923: Beer Hall Putsch – Hitler tries and fails to overthrow the government; Hitler goes to prison; while in prison he realizes must take power legally 1924: Hitler writes Mein Kampf (My Struggle) in prison; in that book he explains his plan to conquer the East and create a master race When he gets out of jail that year he reorganizes the Nazi Party

Ecomony 1925-1929 Germany experiences a short economic improvement, which makes it hard for Hitler to gain popularity 1929-1930 Things get worse in Germany as stock market crashes and the Great Depression begins

Germany’s economy worsens: Hyperinflation, Great Depression Hitler’s Rise to Power 1929-1932: Germany’s economy worsens: Hyperinflation, Great Depression The Nazis grow in popularity and numbers, by promising to fix the economy and make Germany strong.

The Election of 1932 Communist Party (KPD) National Socialist German Worker’s Party (NSDAP) Social Democratic Party (SPD)

Reichstag Elections between 1928 and 1932: From 1928 through 1932, the Nazis Meanwhile, the Communists and Social Democrats

Presidential Election Results: April 10, 1932   Hindenburg – SPD (Democrat) 53% Hitler - NSDAP (Fascist) 37% Thaelmann – KPD (Communist) 10%

Hitler’s Rise to Power 1933: Jan. 30: President Hindenburg decides to name Hitler Chancellor (sort of like vice president)