What were the origins of the Nazi Party?
The Nazi Party was formed in January 1919 by Anton Drexler. Hitler joined in Autumn of 1919. He quickly rose to become the leader of the party. The party was transformed by Hitler and became a political party rather than the discussion group that it had been when he joined. The SA (Brownshirts) was formed to protect Hitler and other party leaders at meetings. It also disrupted the meetings of the Nazi’s political opponents. What did the Nazis believe in? NATIONALISM – Germans should love their country above all else. Germany had been unfairly treated in the Treaty of Versailles and the politicians who signed the treaty were cowards and criminals. Germany deserved revenge for the Treaty. RACIALISM – Germans belonged to the Aryan race. This was naturally superior to all others. Germany was being polluted and dragged down by other races: Slavs, Gypsies and most of all Jews. These people were to blame for all Germany’s problems and if Germany were to become great again, they would have to
