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Questions about Adolf Hitler's rise to power

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When did Adolf Hitler join the Deutsche Arbeiterpartei?

Adolf Hitler joined the Deutsche Arbeiterpartei in September 1919. He was elected liaison for his military battalion on the 3rd of April 1919 amidst the turmoil following World War I.

What happened during the Beer Hall Putsch led by Adolf Hitler?

Hitler led the Beer Hall Putsch on November 8-9, 1923 at the Bürgerbräukeller in Munich to depose Bavarian government officials. Sixteen Nazi Party members and four police officers died during the ensuing violence before Hitler escaped and was arrested on the 11th of November 1923.

How many seats did the Nazi Party win in the September 1930 federal election?

The Nazi Party obtained 107 seats representing 18.3 percent or 6,409,600 votes in the September 1930 federal election. They became the second-largest party in Germany while essentially becoming the dominant political force on the right.

On what date did Adolf Hitler become Chancellor of Germany?

A new cabinet was sworn in on the 30th of January 1933 inside Hindenburg office where Hitler was named chancellor position. Wilhelm Frick became Minister of Interior while Hermann Göring served as Minister Without Portfolio and Minister of Interior for Prussia province.

When did Adolf Hitler achieve full dictatorial power after Hindenburg's death?

Hitler achieved full dictatorial power on August 1934 following the death of President Hindenburg. The army combined the positions of President and Chancellor into one office after all soldiers took the Hitler Oath day swearing unconditional obedience personally to the nation.