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Rise of Adolf Hitler: The Nazi Era in Germany

Learn about Adolf Hitler's ascent to power in Germany, from his early life to his leadership of the Nazi Party. Find out how Hitler's nationalist and anti-Semitic beliefs shaped the course of history, leading to the implementation of Nazism and fascist policies in Germany. Explore key events such as the Beer Hall Putsch and the Enabling Act that solidified Hitler's control over the nation. Understand the impact of Hitler's reign on German society, the economy, and the persecution of Jewish people. Discover the propaganda and indoctrination techniques used by the Nazis to maintain power and influence public opinion during this tumultuous period in history.

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Rise of Adolf Hitler: The Nazi Era in Germany

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  1. Fascism Rises in Europe

  2. Adolf Hitler • Born in ___________ in 1889. Hitler drops out of high school to pursue an eventual dead end career as an artist in Vienna. • The few years before 1914 finds Hitler a penniless vagrant often resorting to:

  3. Rise of Adolph Hitler Gained popularity for his strong belief in NATIONALISM, anti-Semitism and anti-communism. Spoke about revenge of the Treaty of Versailles • Fought for Germany in WWI • Joined the National Socialist Germany Workers Party in 1920 • 1921: Become Fuhrer of NAZI Party • 1923: Jailed for attempted “coup” • Wrote _________________

  4. Beer Hall Putsch • Munich, Germany – 1923 • Hitler & 2,000 Brown Shirts march on the Bavarian government house in an attempt to seize power. • Hitler is: • Brief Hitler Biography

  5. Mein Kampf • In prison, Hitler will write his book, Mein Kampf. In this book, Hitler outlines his major philosophies and plans for Germany…a few highlights: • Germans are part of the ____________ or “master race” descendant from Nordic peoples • Germany need living space to extend its borders

  6. Timeline • 1924 - Hitler leaves prison and assumes his old role as Nazi party leader…most Germans ignore his message until: • 1932 – The Nazis become the largest political party in Germany • 1933 – Hitler is named ____________________________ by President Hindenburg -New elections are announced and Hitler aims to take control over the Reichstag NAZI Party implements its version of fascism; NAZISM

  7. Modern “Isms” • Nazism • Fascist political and economic policies • Policies founded under the National Socialist German Workers Party

  8. Rise of Hitler

  9. Hitler’s NAZI Indoctrination • One-party totalitarian state • GOAL: to make Germany the “HAMMER” and no longer the “anvil” • Implemented EXTREME NATIONALISM • _________________________ • _________________________ • _________________________ • German heritage stressed • Lebensraum “living space” • State-run corporations

  10. Hitler’s Chancellorship Acceptance Speech:1933 Imagine you are a German that has only felt hardship since WWI. • What does Hitler say in this speech that would make you support him? • What emotions does Hitler evoke within you as you listen to him speak?

  11. The Reichstag building burns down 6 days before the elections, Hitler takes the opportunity to blame the communists for the fire and will gain even more support. • The Nazis win the majority in the Reichstag, Hindenburg signs the Enabling Act,

  12. 1934 – President Hindenburg dies, Hitler declares the office of the president vacant and announces himself as _____________ or leader of Germany and the head of state and will rule Germany as a Totalitarian ________.

  13. Hitler’s Germany • Bans all political parties • Nazis seize control of the economy and media • Children enrolled in the Hitler Youth or the League of German Girls • Massive industrial growth, _______________ _________________________ • Hitler's youth

  14. Hitler targets Jews • Jews are used as scapegoats for Germany’s problems and are targeted 1933: Anti-Jewish Laws passed – limits Jewish rights 1938:

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