Hitler rose to power in 1933 in Germany by taking advantage of the country's economic struggles and stoking fears of communism. He banned opposing political parties, intimidated minority groups, and consolidated power by becoming dictator. The Nazi party then passed laws discriminating against Jewish citizens, restricting their rights and forcing them into ghettos or camps. Their oppression escalated with violent attacks on Jewish businesses and worship sites.

1. Germany and the Nazis
Events and policies of importance

2. Nazi Popularity
Votes for the Unemployed in
Nazis Germany

3. Seizure of power
 Appointed Chancellor
(PM) in Jan. 1933
(largest party in the
Reichstag)
 Asks for new
elections
 A fire in the Reichstag
stokes fears of a
communist takeover,
Communists banned

4. Seizure of Power
 After the election,
Nazis continue to
stoke fears
 Hitler asks for power to
rule as dictator through
the Enabling Act
 Using threats to
intimidate and bribes
to encourage he gets
the 67% vote he needs
to become dictator

5. Seizure of Power
 All political parties
banned
 Political opponents
forced into
concentration
camps
 Intimidation of
‘minority’ groups
begins in the open

6. Knight of the Long Knives
 To assuage the army
Hitler determined to
get rid of the SA
 He also used the
opportunity to kill
other political
opponents
 No trials or
judgments allowed

7. Nuremburg Laws
 Forbid Jewish
participation in
government jobs
 Restrict the
economic activities
of Jews
 Force Jewish
population to identify
themselves

8. Night of the Broken Glass
 Kristallnacht
 Jewish shops and
synagogues
attacked
 Jewish population
forced into restricted
areas (ghettoes) or
into concentration
camps