How did political developments in 1932 result in Hitler becoming Chancellor in January 1933?
This lesson will focus on the route Hitler took to become Chancellor of Germany in 1933. It introduces the 1932 elections, for both the President and the Reichstag and will explore what happened in the Presidential elections, the action taken by key individuals in 1932 and how their actions contributed towards Hitler's appointment as Chancellor.
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