1. Hitler joined the German Workers Party in 1919 after WWI He was quickly promoted in the party to be in charge of propaganda 1921 the name changed to the National Socialist German Workers’ Party….known as NAZI 1921-Hitler takes control of the party THE NAZI PARTY 1921-1929

2. Nazi’s wrote their “25 Points” plan – Abolish Treaty of Versailles – Unite Germany and Austria – Only “true” Germans allowed to live in Germany…not Jews or Immigrants – Strong central governments – Large industries nationalized. Government control of big businesses, take the money out of the hands of the few wealthy people in Germany THE NAZI PARTY 1921-1929

3. 1923- The Munich Putsch – Hitler decided it was time to take over Germany – Started a rebellion against the Weimar Republic – Didn’t have enough support to be successful, was arrested and put on trial – Used his time on trial not to defend himself but to speak about his ideas, received a very light sentence THE NAZI PARTY 1921-1929