The Road to War:The Rise of Adolf Hitler

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Who Adolf Hitler was

What formed his beliefs and ideas

How he came to power

Who was Adolf Hitler?

Adolf Hitler was born on April 20th 1889 in Austria.

He was the leader of the Nationalist Socialist German Workers Party (NAZI Party) from 1935-1945.

As dictator of Germany, Hitler is responsible for starting World War II

The events that formed Hitler’s beliefs and ideas.

Hitler’s failure as an artist and his desire to be great.

Germany’s loss in World War 1.

Anti-Semitism in Europe.

Hitler’s failure as an artistAfter leaving home in 1905 Hitler moved to Vienna, Germany were he attempted a career at art.

Despite being born in Austria, Hitler declared loyalty only to the German nation.

Hitler’s Failure as an Artist

He failed to get into Vienna’s art school twice.

Hitler attempted to sell his own art to make money but he quickly became poor and was forced to move into a homeless shelter.

Hitler’s Failure as an Artist

Hitler’s failure as a artist left a deep scar upon him.

His deep desire to do great things eventually pushed Hitler into politics.

Germany’s loss in World War I

When World War I broke out in 1914, Hitler fought on the German side of the War.

Hitler’s experience in WWI strengthened his German Nationalism.

Hitler in World War I

Hitler as a Soldier in World War I

When Germany lost the War Hitler was devastated.

Hitler believed that German-Jewish soldiers did not fight hard enough during the war because they were not pure Germans

Germany’s loss in WWI

He blamed Jewish people for Germany’s failure and proclaimed his purpose in life was to ‘Save Germany’.

Anti-Semitism in Europe

Anti-Semitism: the hatred or hostility towards Jews; includes culture, ethnic background and religion.

Unfortunately, Hitler’s feelings towards Jews after World War I were felt amongst other Germans.

Anti-Semitism in Europe

Anti-Semitic views were very prevalent in Vienna.

In Vienna, Hitler became obsessed with reading anti-Semitic literature.

Hitler’s social network further supported his racist views towards Jewish people.

Hitler After World War I

After the First World War Hitler entered into politics and joined the Nazi Party.

By 1921 Hitler was speaking to crowds against the Treaty of Versailles, rival politicians and Jews.

Hitler After WWI

He began to gain popularity but was arrested in 1924 for trying to overthrow the Government.

Mein Kempf

Mein Kampft - My Struggle

Part ‘autobiography’ and part political ideas

In the book Hitler blames Jews for Germany’s problems.

Hitler’s Rise to Power

In December of 1924 Hitler was released from prison.

He continued to give speeches but the Nazi party slowly became less popular.

It was not until 1930 that an event occurred which allowed Hitler to gain popularity amongst the German people.

Hitler’s rise to power.

The stock market crash severely affected German’s way of living.

Inflation rose quickly as Germany printed too much money.

The price of food quickly became unaffordable for most Germans.

Hitler and the World Economic Depression

After Germany fell into an economic depression many Germans felt that Hitler provided an answer to Germany’s problems.

Hitler Promised

To get rid of the Treaty of Versailles and take back German land.

To create jobs for German people

Strong government ruling for Germany

On the 30th of January 1933 Hitler became the leader of Germany