Nazi Party
"At the risk of appearing to talk nonsense, I tell you that the Nazi movement will go on for 1,000 years!"
-Adolf Hitler to a British Journalist
The Nazi party was a group of individuals who rose to power in 1920 originally under the leadership of Anton Drexler. The Nazis believed in scientific racism, antisemitism, and the promotion of German pride. Adolf Hitler rose through the ranks and took on the role of Führer in 1934.
Under Adolf Hitler's command, the Nazis regained the pride and self respect they had lost after their bitter defeat in World War I. Although it members and leaders were constantly jailed and charged with treason for their actions, Hitler used his time in court to share his views and ensnare the public with his emotional speeches; thereby, gaining support from many people who sympathized with his feelings. The judges gave Hitler and the Nazi leaders light sentences. In prison, Hitler wrote Mein Kampf ("My Struggle"), a book that became the basis for the party's racism and atrocious actions.
For years, they were unsuccessful in gaining political power. It was not until The Great Depression in 1929 that they had an opportunity to seize power. Many of the leaders elected between 1929 and 1932 were ineffective at unifying the government and turning the economic crisis around.
With the failure of the Weimar Democracy, Hitler was elected chancelor of Germany in 1933. From there on, the Nazi party continued to expand and was declared the one and only political party of Germany.
For years, they were unsuccessful in gaining political power. It was not until The Great Depression in 1929 that they had an opportunity to seize power. Many of the leaders elected between 1929 and 1932 were ineffective at unifying the government and turning the economic crisis around.
With the failure of the Weimar Democracy, Hitler was elected chancelor of Germany in 1933. From there on, the Nazi party continued to expand and was declared the one and only political party of Germany.