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What were Germany’s 4 punishments under the Treaty of Versailles?
What government took over Germany? Why did it fail?
What are the characteristics that make up fascism?
1920: National Socialist German Workers’ Party is formed. (Nazism)
German brand of fascism that incorporated theories of Social Darwinism, nationalism, and German
unification.
1921: Hitler becomes der Fuhrer, or leader, of the Nazi Party
1923: Failed attempt to seize power in Munich where Hitler was arrested.
In jail, Hitler wrote “Mein Kampf,” a book that outlined his goals.
1924: Revives Nazi Party
What is Nazism?
How did Hitler attempt to gain power?
1933: Hitler is appointed chancellor
Fire destroys Reichstag and Hitler is granted emergency powers as a dictator
In a totalitarian state, Hitler uses SS and Gestapo (secret police) to terrorize enemies
1935: Hitler announces Germany will not obey the treaty
1936: Hitler invades the Rhineland
British and French appease Hitler
1936: Hitler and Mussolini create an alliance, followed by Japan later, creating the
Axis Powers
How was Hitler able to get dictator powers?
How did Hitler reduce unemployment?
Why was the taking of the Rhineland a turning point for Germany?
1937: Hitler announces plan to absorb Austria and Czechoslovakia into Third Reich (German Empire)
1938: Anchluss (Hitler annexes Austria)
1938: At the Munich Conference, Sudetenland is given to Hitler
1939: Hitler takes Czech.
1939: Hitler and Stalin sign a nonaggression pact
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