The Nazi Germany

Hitler in prison

In prison, he wrote Mein Kampf. The book and his speech convinced many people to believe his idea

Hitler led and uprising in 1923, but failed, sent to prison

Hitler's background

Son of costumes official

listened to Australian Nationalist’s speech
-violence
-hatred of Jews
Fought in WW1

Gained control of socialist party in 1921

At the end of WWI, Germany became republic. Weimar Republic faced problems.

Nationalist denounced Versailles Treaty.

Economic problems for Weimar Republic – inflation and depression

Hitler's plan to strengthen Germany

Ignore Versailles Treaty.
Rebuilt military
Produced firearms

Increased taxes and restrictions on prices and wages

“Aryan Master Race” and “Inferior People” were declared in Mein Kampf.

1935, German disregard Versailles Treaty.

The Rise of Nazi Party

Party started with 6000 people, but grew quickly

The uprising led by Hitler failed, Hitler got in prison, and party size shunk

Hitler worked hard to rebuild party after got out of prison, and Nazi party became the largest party in 1932

In 1933, Hitler became Chancellor

Nazi Party Took over Germany

He set an fire, but blamed it on communist party. Convinced president von Hindenburg to issue emergency order to forbid freedom of speech and assembly

Nazi didn’t won election, but Hitler forced Reichstag to pass Enabling Act which give Hitler dictatorial power for 4 years.
Hitler adopted the name “Fuhrer”, used Totalitarian rule

Students were encouraged to join Hitler Youth
Catholic schools were force closed since Hitler wanted kids to be in public school Hitler controls

The Killing of Jewish People

Jews were expelled from all government jobs on 1933

1938, Hitler organized an riot to kill Jews on the street and arrested 20000 Jews.

Arrested Jews were sent to concentration camps.