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In February 1933, there was a fire at the Reichstag, a German government building. Hitler used the fire as an excuse to pass an emergency decree that suspended civil liberties, allowing him to do a mass arrest of Nazi opponents.

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Hitler's Violations of the Treaty of Versailles

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Hitler's Violations of the Treaty of Versailles

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Hitler dismissed what the Treaty of Versailles told Germany. He built up their army, despite the fact that the Treaty prohibited it.

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The Emergence of Hitler out of Germany's Chaos

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The Emergence of Hitler out of Germany's Chaos

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In 1921, Hitler began leading the Nazis. He brought hope to the struggling Germans. He and the Nazis gave them the things they needed, like jobs and homes.

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Hitler's Charismatic and Persuasive Speeches

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Hitler's Charismatic and Persuasive Speeches

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Hitler was a very good public speaker, allowing him to persuade people  easily. His charm compelled people to like him. Hitler steadily gained popularity.

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The Nazis made "ambitious promises and delivered on them", which gained them a lot of support. They created jobs, got rid of street crime, and rebuilt the army.

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Nazi propaganda showed Hitler as "the symbol of true Germanic virtues of courage, manliness, and integrity." They also organized huge rallies to raise support for Hitler.

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The Appointment of Hitler as German Chancellor  

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The Appointment of Hitler as German Chancellor  

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German President Hindenburg appointed Hitler chancellor in January 1933, thinking he would gain support of the Nazis and therefore gain popularity himself. This is seen as "the most costly miscalculation of the 20th century."

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The Death of German President Paul von Hindenburg

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The Death of German President Paul von Hindenburg

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President Hindenburg passed away in August 1934. This promoted Hitler to supreme commander.

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Germany was a mess after World War I. The economy collapsed, German currency became worthless, 40% of the population was out of work, and violence spread in the streets. The Great Depression was happening in Germany and throughout the world.