2. 1929
http://library.thinkquest.org/C005121/data/germany.htm
Under the Weimar Republic, the country was doing decent until foreign
investors withdrew their financial support, thus sending Germany into
economic trouble.
Unemployment grew tremendously to a extreme number of three million
while the Republican began to crumble.
Nationalism
Impacts
The German people thought they deserved better, so in turn, they blamed the
non-Germans for their misfortune. In doing so, Germany needed a new ruler
who agreed with their views and could provide justice to the German citizens.
3. 1930
http://www.antifascistencyclopedia.com/allposts/utah-former-hitler-youth-still-finds-it-hard-to-understand-his-past
The Nazi party gained greatest popularity and became the second largest
party with 107 seats in the Reichstag.
The Nazi party reaches into the future by establishing Hitler Youth, which
was for boys and girls. Hitler Youth was a way of forming a new society once
the youth become the working class.
Nationalism
Impacts
People desired for a leader who knew and understood that the German people
deserved better, thus Hitler’s popularity increased. In citizens who were not
yet eligible to vote, they could support him although they were not of the age
limit.
4. 1931
http://www.standlikearock.net/category/economy/page/2/
By March, Germany’s unemployment numbers had reached a new high
of 4.9 million. That is roughly one out of every 12 German workers.
Paul von Hindenburg activated Article 48 to deal with the economic
crisis.
Nationalism
Impacts
They believed that their leader had the right to use Article 48 to
benefit the greater Germany. Being in an economic crisis at the time,
they realized they needed a single, strong leader to lead them to
success.
5. 1932
http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurt_von_Schleicher
The Nazi party became the largest party in parliament winning
280 seats after Reichstag elections in July.
In December, Von Schleicher was appointed Chancellor.
Nationalism
Impacts
At this point, majority of the German people came to the
conclusion that Adolf Hitler was the one the needed to make
Germany powerful again.
6. 1933
http://www.educationforum.co.uk/hitlerinvite.htm
Hitler becomes Chancellor after the previous government fails.
Months later, the Nazi Party becomes the only party in Germany.
The Enabling Act was passed giving Hitler undivided power
over Germany and it’s military.
Nationalism
Impacts
By electing Hitler, the German people basically sign over the
control over their lives to the Nazi Party, which they were okay
with since they felt as though Hitler could make a change for the
better.
7. 1934
http://history.howstuffworks.com/world-war-ii/buildup-to-world-war-2.htm/printable
The Night of Long Knives, which was the stage where Hitler
knew he had total control.
President Paul von Hindenburg passed away in August, which
opened Hitler up opportunities, such as combining the offices
of President and Chancellor.
Nationalism
Impacts
The German citizens accepted ideas of change in hopes of
flourishing as a country again.
8. 1935
http://rwallenberg-int.org/Programs/RW_Lesson_Secondary_2006/CHAPTER_2.htm
During the month of March, the act of conscription was
reintroduced to Germany despite the rules and regulations of
the Treaty of Versailles.
In September, Nuremburg laws were passed against the Jews.
Nationalism
Impacts
With the influence of Hitler, the German people had a desire to
purify the Aryan race.
9. 1936
http://www.historyonthenet.com/Nazi_Germany/rhineland.htm
The German army once again entered and reoccupied the
Rhineland.
Germany signed a treaty with Italy and signed an Anti-
Comintern Pact with Japan.
Nationalism
Impacts
Germany got back land they felt they deserved all the while
working with other countries against other political beliefs not
similar to their own, like Communism.
10. 1937
http://www.2worldwar2.com/kg200.htm
The Maginot Line was extended by France to be along the
border with Germany.
The Luftwaffe does it’s first major bombing attack in Spain
showing the Europe countries Germany is back.
Nationalism
Impacts
Germany comes together and proves to the world that they are a
force to be reckon with once again and exercises their military
for the first time since World War I.
11. 1938
http://www.ushmm.org/outreach/en/article.php?ModuleId=10007697
Kristallnacht also known as the Night of Broken Glass occurs
and Jews die.
In March, Austria becomes part of the Reich.
Nationalism
Impacts
Germany reunites with Austria, a long time ally. The German
people finally feel as though they are getting what they rightfully
deserved when they put a quarter of Jewish males in
concentration camps.
12. 1939
http://www.toptenz.net/top-10-influential-firsts-in-history.php
On March 15th of this year, the German Army invaded Czechoslovakia and
eventually came to occupy it as well.
At this time, Poland becomes worried about it’s safety, so Britain and France
guarantee Poland’s security. However, in September, Germany invaded Poland,
so as a counter, Britain and France team up and declare war on Nazi Germany.
Nationalism
Impacts
Being nationalistic involves being patriotic and devoted to one’s nation and
that’s exactly what the German’s were. They were so devoted to the flourishing
of their country they took charge and began trying to make a difference through
war and occupying others land.
