Hitler was appointed Chancellor in January 1933. His rise to power was the result of many factors: the impact of the Depression, the weaknesses of Weimar democracy and the strengths of the Nazi party.
Early steps 1918–1924 1.1 From Armistice (November 1918) to party membership September 1919 1.2 From early party membership to the Hofbräuhaus Melée - Move towards power 1925–1930 - Weimar parties fail to halt Nazis - Seizure of control 1931–1933 - Chancellor to dictator