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Rise of the Nazi Party. By: Rachel Stuart and Nick Richter. Beginnings. German Workers’ Party or the Nazi Party was founded in 1919. The Beer Hall Putsch. Hitler attempted an armed overthrow of local authorities in Munich, Germany. Hitler was jailed for treason.
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Rise of the Nazi Party By: Rachel Stuart and Nick Richter
Beginnings • German Workers’ Party or the Nazi Party was founded in 1919.
The Beer Hall Putsch • Hitler attempted an armed overthrow of local authorities in Munich, Germany. • Hitler was jailed for treason. • He wrote Mein Kampfin jail.
expanding • From 27,000 members in 1925 to 108,000 members in 1929. • Most of these members belonged to the SA the propaganda armed known for street brawling.
Rise in power • German President Paul von Hindenburg appointed Hitler as the Chancellor in 1933. • The Nazis under Hitler started seizing power and eliminating political rivals.
Tying up loose strings • Hitler worried that the SA was gaining power. • In June 1934 Hitler, using his personal body guards the SS, and the Gestapo staged a coup against the SA leaders. • With the SA out of the way, Hitler turned his attention to the Jews.