Extreme Nationalist, Hitler's Rise to PowerIn 1933, a well-known nationalist figure known as Adolf Hitler, rose to power as chancellor from Germany. The weakness of the German government and its economic stability provided a huge opportunity for a new leader to take control. With this control and power, Hitler and his party, the National Socialist German Workers' Party, or Nazi Party for short, Hitler quickly set up concentration camps, created the Gestapo, and began the massacre of 6 million of Jews. During the 1930s, the Great Depression caused the Germanic people to desperately search for a new leader and an economic turning point. With high unemployment and a weak system of political government, known as the Weimar Republic, German society hoped for someone who would take over Germany as a "hero". Adolf Hitler positioned himself as this “hero” and gave appealing speeches, promising a new vision of life with more opportunities for everyone. He told the other members of the Nazi Party to make him leader or he would never see them again. The Nazi Party (National Socialist German Workers) only became known after the economic downturn that hit all of Germany. Additionally, the Nazi Party won 33% of the vote, making Hitler Chancellor of Germany. After Hitler became chancellor of Germany in 1933, he took power in the government and transformed it into dictatorial power. The German parliament, known as the Reichstag, passed the Enabling Act. The Enabling Act gave Hitler the power to make and impose laws without any government approval. This act allowed him to do whatever he wanted, legally. Nazi Stormtroopers would beat up anyone who opposed what Hitler said... middle of paper ... excluded from Hitler's laws and regulations. The SS had special functions within the SA unit, but they were primarily known for protecting Hitler as a "bodyguard". The Nazi Party's population and supporters grew in 1929 as it encouraged everyone to join, including women (using the National Socialist Women's League) and many young men from several universities and organizations . Works Cited “The Rise of the Nazi Party (1918-133).” A Teacher's Guide to the Holocaust. University of South Florida. 2005. Internet. April 28, 2008. “Eight Steps to Becoming a Dictator” 2000-2013 HistoryLearningSite.co.uk Works Cited “The Rise of the Nazi Party (1918-133).” A Teacher's Guide to the Holocaust. University of South Florida. 2005. Internet. April 28, 2008. “Eight Steps to Becoming a Dictator” 2000-2013 HistoryLearningSite.co.uk