The Rise of Hitler
Date Event Comment
1918 Hitler in hospital as 1WW ended, having Rapidly became a key member of the party, responsible for propaganda; discovered a
been gassed – very bitter. talent for public speaking.
Worked as army spy, reporting on political
groups. Joined DAP (German Workers’
Party) which was run by Anton Drexler
1921 Took control of the DAP, renaming it Attempting to appeal to both right wing nationalists (with points about recovering lost
NSDAP. land, only German nationals to have citizen rights) and left wing socialists (points about
support for unemployed & old, abolishing unearned wealth).
Produced 25 point Programme.
1923 Munich Beer Hall Putsch Weimar republic was unstable – new government had little support, 23 political parties,
attempted coups by left-wing Spartacists (1919) and right-wing Kapp putsch (1921); high
Hitler & SA attempted to seize power in
reparations figure set 1921 as part of Treaty of Versailles – led to inflation, invasion of
Munich (state capital of Bavaria, where
Ruhr and hyperinflation, 1923.
Nazis had a lot of support).
Violent attempt to seize power (inspired by success of Mussolini in Italy, 1922).
Attempt failed since police and army stayed loyal to Weimar republic.
Hitler shot but escaped.
Arrested next day – used trial to make long speech justifying his actions; sympathetic
judge & minimum sentence of 5 years
1924 Hitler imprisoned at Landsberg Very comfortable circumstances; used the time to write Mein Kampf
Nazi party banned Did not appoint deputy to lead the party in his absence – avoiding possible rivals.
1925 Nazi party re-founded after promising not Hitler accepted need to avoid violence and use legal tactics.
, to use violence
1925-28 New tactics included party rallies, There was growing party membership but this did not translate into electoral success –
speeches, articles in newspaper, posters 1928 only 12 Nazi members of Reichstag.
etc
Stresemann’s policies, Dawes Plan and loans from USA restored stability and prosperity to
Nazi groups founded for farmers, youth, Germany therefore limited popular support for change.
teachers etc.
Nazis did not officially abandon socialist policies but workers tended to support Socialists
(SDP) or Communists (KPD) Increasing focus on right-wing policies.
Gained the support of Alfred Hugenberg (and access to his newspapers) in 1928 as a
result of opposition to Young Plan.
Date Event Comment
1918 Hitler in hospital as 1WW ended, having Rapidly became a key member of the party, responsible for propaganda; discovered a
been gassed – very bitter. talent for public speaking.
Worked as army spy, reporting on political
groups. Joined DAP (German Workers’
Party) which was run by Anton Drexler
1921 Took control of the DAP, renaming it Attempting to appeal to both right wing nationalists (with points about recovering lost
NSDAP. land, only German nationals to have citizen rights) and left wing socialists (points about
support for unemployed & old, abolishing unearned wealth).
Produced 25 point Programme.
1923 Munich Beer Hall Putsch Weimar republic was unstable – new government had little support, 23 political parties,
attempted coups by left-wing Spartacists (1919) and right-wing Kapp putsch (1921); high
Hitler & SA attempted to seize power in
reparations figure set 1921 as part of Treaty of Versailles – led to inflation, invasion of
Munich (state capital of Bavaria, where
Ruhr and hyperinflation, 1923.
Nazis had a lot of support).
Violent attempt to seize power (inspired by success of Mussolini in Italy, 1922).
Attempt failed since police and army stayed loyal to Weimar republic.
Hitler shot but escaped.
Arrested next day – used trial to make long speech justifying his actions; sympathetic
judge & minimum sentence of 5 years
1924 Hitler imprisoned at Landsberg Very comfortable circumstances; used the time to write Mein Kampf
Nazi party banned Did not appoint deputy to lead the party in his absence – avoiding possible rivals.
1925 Nazi party re-founded after promising not Hitler accepted need to avoid violence and use legal tactics.
, to use violence
1925-28 New tactics included party rallies, There was growing party membership but this did not translate into electoral success –
speeches, articles in newspaper, posters 1928 only 12 Nazi members of Reichstag.
etc
Stresemann’s policies, Dawes Plan and loans from USA restored stability and prosperity to
Nazi groups founded for farmers, youth, Germany therefore limited popular support for change.
teachers etc.
Nazis did not officially abandon socialist policies but workers tended to support Socialists
(SDP) or Communists (KPD) Increasing focus on right-wing policies.
Gained the support of Alfred Hugenberg (and access to his newspapers) in 1928 as a
result of opposition to Young Plan.
