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.