The following events mark significant milestones in Hitler's path to becoming Chancellor of Germany. Use these to understand the chronological sequence and significance of each event.

Event 1: 1919

Hitler joins the German Workers' Party, which later becomes the Nazi Party.

Event 2: 1923

The Beer Hall Putsch, an attempted coup in Munich, fails, leading to Hitler's imprisonment.

Event 3: 1924

Hitler writes 'Mein Kampf' while in prison, outlining his ideology.

Event 4: 1930

The Nazi Party wins 107 seats in the Reichstag elections, gaining significant support.

Event 5: 1932

Hitler runs for President of Germany but loses to Hindenburg; the Nazi Party becomes the largest party in the Reichstag.

Event 6: 1933

Hitler is appointed Chancellor of Germany, marking the start of his dictatorship.

Event 7: 1934

The Night of the Long Knives consolidates Hitler’s power, eliminating political rivals.

Compare the importance of these events in shaping Hitler’s rise to power.

Questions:

1. Outline the key events in Hitler’s rise to power in chronological order. (4 marks)

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