Nazi Party
Nazis is an acronym for the National Socialist German Workers’ party . The group was formed when Adolf Hitler came into power by promising that there would be more jobs, Germany would be a better place and poverty would end. His power was increased when his followers used intimidation and violence to win a majority in the German Parliament. Once in power the Nazis became anti-Semitic (hating Jews) blaming the Jews for the trouble in Germany. They made laws against Jews and they required Jews to wear a Star of David on their clothing. The Jews were mistreated, persecuted and killed by the Nazis. The Nazi state also persecuted Communists and other left-wing/liberal political opponents, Jehovah's Witnesses and foreign nationals. Though many top Nazi's were openly gay, homosexuals who were not party member came under increasing scrutiny and persecution as in the later years of the regime.