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The Rise of Adolph Hitler. How a Monster Won Over a Nation. Hitler and the Nazis. Born in Austria in 1889 Became a homeless drifter after an unhappy childhood Eagerly joined the German Army at the outset of World War II He was an able and courageous soldier
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The Rise of Adolph Hitler How a Monster Won Over a Nation
Hitler and the Nazis • Born in Austria in 1889 • Became a homeless drifter after an unhappy childhood • Eagerly joined the German Army at the outset of World War II • He was an able and courageous soldier • Never rose above the rank of Corporal
Hitler andThe Nazis • He was upset when Germany was defeated and swore revenge on “socialists and Jewish traitors who stabbed Germany in the back” • He joined the Nazi Party in its infancy • His primary aim was to restore Germany and defeat its enemies • His passionate speeches and organizational skills soon made him party leader
The Nazi PartyGains Popularity • Hitler made being a Nazi exciting and organized the party along military lines • Had their own salute, uniform, its own songs, and its own symbol – the swastika • They marched through small towns • The “brown shirts” storm troopers broke up Communist rallies, attacked homes and businesses of Jews and struck terror in the hearts of other traitors https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEghwtj1lSU&bpctr=1353292228
Hitler Gains Power • In 1933, the Nazis were the largest party in the German Parliament • They did not however hold a majority of seats • Hitler is asked to become Chancellor but will only accept if he is given dictatorial powers • That evening the Nazis held torchlight parades • Swept along by the excitement, the crowds chant “SIEG HEIL!” (Hail Victory)
Why Hitler Was Popular in Germany • Even those that didn’t vote for him were happy to have a strong leader in charge • Germans thought he would solve all of the country’s problems • Seen as an inspiring leader and brilliant and hypnotizing speaker • People who attended these rallies felt like they were part of a great movement
Why Hitler WasPopular in Germany • Used these rallies to preach his hatred and propaganda • The Great Depression hit Germany especially hard and many people blamed the new democratic party for the economic hardships • Many hoped the Nazis would help get the German people back to work
Why Hitler WasPopular in Germany • They used scare tactics to oppress their opposition so some people supported them out of fear • They gave the German people a scapegoat for their troubles (The Jews and Communists) • They claimed Germans were the ‘master race’ and superior to all other peoples • Blamed Germany’s problems on the Treaty of Versailles and tore it up in front of cheering crowds
Hitler Keeps His Promised • Under his rule, the economy recovered and many Germans were back at work • New roads and bridges were built all over the country • He defied the Treaty of Versailles and starts building tanks, guns, warships and planes
Hitler KeepsHis PRomises • He rebuilt the German army • In January 1936, he took his new tanks and crossed into the Rhineland, an area that was supposed to be demilitarized forever • The Allies protested mildly but did nothing to stop him
Hitler Takes Complete Control • The Nazis destroyed all traces of democracy in Germany • Anyone who spoke out against the Nazis and their philosophies found themselves in concentration camps • Jews lost their jobs and were persecuted in many ways
Hitler TakesComplete Control • Newspapers printed Nazi propaganda and radios broadcast it as well • Schools, churches, unions and the army were all under Nazi conrol • The Gestapo, Hitler’s secret police was everywhere and enforced the party line
