Adolf Hitler & the nazi’s
1920’s Economic problem – protests – unemployment National Socialist Workers’ Party (the Nazi Party) Leader of the party = Adolf Hitler
Adolf Hitler Born in Austria – 20 April 1889 Loved art Postcard artist German army 1914 Nazi Party – after war Blamed the Weimar republic for signing the treaty “sold” Germany to the Allied Powers
hostility to or prejudice against Jews. Hitler – became leader of Nazi Party in 1920 Emblem Bring back German pride Blamed the Jews – poor economy & politics → Anti-Semitism Anti-Semitism hostility to or prejudice against Jews.
Nazis believed – demands were met, Germany would become strong again 1923 – Nazis tried to overthrow the government in Munich Failed → Putsch Hitler = arrested; Nazis shot dead or injured Hitler – treason (betrayed the government); imprisoned for 5 years Wrote a book
Rebuilt the Nazi Party; other leaders = Joseph Goebells Won 12 seat of 412 in parliament