1. Hitler’s Rise to Power
The Mussolini Copycat?

2. Overview

3. The Nazi Party
From 1924 to 1929, The Nazi party grew from to members
The party was made up of mostly young members
Following mussolini, Hitler created “storm troops” (SA) which terrorized communists, jews and other “threats”

4. Takeover Paul von Hindenburg
By 1932, the Nazis were the largest party in the Reichstag (German parliament)
In 1933, the German president allowed Hitler to become chancellor and form a new government
Hitler quickly took full power through democratic means
Paul von Hindenburg

5. Enabling Act, 1933
Enabling Act allowed Hitler complete control over parliament (and Germany) for four years
The Nazis then abolished all other political parties
Purged the government of any Jews
Hitler became sole ruler of Germany with death of Hindenburg

7. Hitler’s victory speech

8. Nazi Germany
With total control, Hitler turned his attention to the suffering German economy
From 1932 to 1937 unemployment dropped from 6 million to only
Most of the economic growth happened locally, but German military growth did help

9. Nazi Germany
Hitler created the Schutzstaffel or SS, which soon controlled the police forces of Germany
The SS was soon tasked with the removal of Jews and other “threats” from Germany
All public organizations (churches, schools and universities) came under control of the state
Nazi professional organizations were formed for all professions

10. Nazi Germany
The Hitler Jugend (Hitler Youth) were very important for Hitler
Membership in the Hitler Youth meant privileges
Nazis became the defining group one belonged to

11. Women’s Roles
Nazis believed there were natural differences between men and women
Women were encouraged to marry and have children
Women were discouraged from working - took jobs away from men