 1923
January 23: France and Belgium occupy coal mines in the Ruhr when Germans following WWI
refuse to pay "Reparations"
Foreign confiscation of mines sets off inflation and Mining Strike
The Beerhall Putsch-the first show of Nazi Power and Force in an
attempted coup against the Weimar Republic; SA central
Upon imprisonment of Hitler, head of Party turned over to Rosenberg: he edits "Volkischer Beobachter";
one of the most famous Nazi/Anti-Semitic papers.
10.16.24-11.9.24: Mein Kampf: In introduction, Hitler refers to the "resurrection" of the German People.
Hitler Jailed in Landsberg Am Lech, Fortress Prison for attempted coup against Weimar Government.
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1924
- Hitler tried and sentenced for role in Putsch in February, prison term.
- Hitler Finishes Mein Kampf in Prison
- Hitler released from Prison, takes back Party control from Rosenberg.
- Reichstag dissolved for 5th time in German History, March 13th 1924
- Hitler's associate, Ludendorff acquitted in April in charges stemming from Beerhall Putsch
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1925
Hitler builds up Party and re-organizes SA
Hitler's Policy statement includes:
The Nationalization of business in cartels
The outlawing of profiteering from the war effort
The outlawing of income that is not earned
The declaration of a need for a land policy
The central value of Work to the German people |
1926
Reichstag applies membership in League of Nations, admitted 9-8-26
Trotsky expelled from Politburo
Hitler publishes Mein Kampf, Part II
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1927
March 10,1927: Prussia /Bavaria lift ban on public speaking for Nazis: Hitler allowed to speak
Bloody confrontations between Nazis and Communists in Berlin
May Day: 1st Nazi Meeting in Berlin
11-12-27: Stalin becomes leader of Russia |
1928
German Election: Nazis receive less than 3% of the vote
Prussia forbids speech by Hitler
Ariel Sharon born in British Rule Palestine |
1929
The Young Plan: Germany settles reparations allowing removal of foreign representatives in some regions of
Germany
A Hugenberg funds the plan and paves way for Hitler to speak on German Nationalism throughout Country. |
1930
Weimar Republic falls in March, fails to keep votes in the Reichstag
Hindenburg dissolves Legislature: appoints new Government and Priminister
Heinrich Br¨uning elected Chancellor [Priminister]
Government operated by 'emergency decree'
September Elections: Nazis score victory: Seats increase from 12-107 |
1931
Hitler acquires German citizenry (born in Austria)
Runs for Presidency with newly acquired Seats in Reichstag
Hitler, in December, on cover of Time Magazine
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1932
Germany sees Economic Recovery
Prototype of VW Beetle, designed by Hitler
Hitler pressures Hindenburg to make him Chancellor with increased legislative seats, denied.
Franz von Papen made Chancellor, then Scheleicher, vengeful von Papen joins Hitler
Enemies of Weimar Republic begin to give alliances to National Socialists and HItler. |
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1933
- The Reichstag, German Legislature Building Burns right after:
- Hitler takes Office in January: Consolidates Chancellorship &
Presidency
- Enabling Law allowing Civil Rights Suspension
- Hitler has communists arrested allowing more control for the
National Socialist and himself.
- Hitler begins building plans: the Autobahn is begun.
- Beginning of racial polices which later become law
- Nazis infiltrate and control Labor Unions: Nazi loyalists receive leadership roles
- First mass demonstrations (rallies) of "Fuhrer Worship"
- Marriage Loans instigated: repayment by reproduction of Aryan children
- Compulsive sterilization of Mental "Defectives"
- Laws established excluding Jews from Civil Service, Academics, Arts and other areas
- Rearmament of Germany begun.
- March 22: Dachau established
- The first 4 major Concentration Camps are estblished : Dachau,
Sachsenhausen, Buchenwald andFlossenberg along with lesser
camps. Over the next 10 years, there were over 1000 camps.
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1934
Ernst Rohm, one time friend and supporter of Hitler, builder of SA, killed on Hitler's orders : he considered him a threat.
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