The Rise of Hitler World History Mrs. Sadler World History Mrs. Sadler.

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The Rise of HitlerThe Rise of Hitler

World HistoryMrs. Sadler

Totalitarian RegimesTotalitarian Regimes

Power in hands of a dictatorIdeology that addresses all aspects

of lifeControl of

Media/Censorship/PropagandaTerror and Fear - Secret PoliceCult of PersonalityIndoctrination of Youth

Power in hands of a dictatorIdeology that addresses all aspects

of lifeControl of

Media/Censorship/PropagandaTerror and Fear - Secret PoliceCult of PersonalityIndoctrination of Youth

IdeologiesIdeologies

CommunismFascismNazism

European EconomiesEuropean Economies The end of the war

decreased a demand for goods.

British and French trade had decreased.

Tariffs discouraged worldwide trade

Unemployment and debt were widespread.

France was war torn – farmland and factories were destroyed

Both countries were heavily in debt to the U.S.

The end of the war decreased a demand for goods.

British and French trade had decreased.

Tariffs discouraged worldwide trade

Unemployment and debt were widespread.

France was war torn – farmland and factories were destroyed

Both countries were heavily in debt to the U.S.

The Great Depression The Great Depression

The U.S. would soon sink into the depression.

Overproduction of manufactured goods

Less demand for raw materials

The stock market crash Banks and businesses

closed

The U.S. would soon sink into the depression.

Overproduction of manufactured goods

Less demand for raw materials

The stock market crash Banks and businesses

closed

Rise of FascismRise of Fascism

Fascism is rule by a dictatorial government that is ultra-nationalistic.

Characteristics include: Strong military Censorship Use of terror and violence Rule by dictator Strict discipline State control of the

economy

Fascism is rule by a dictatorial government that is ultra-nationalistic.

Characteristics include: Strong military Censorship Use of terror and violence Rule by dictator Strict discipline State control of the

economy

Rise of Nazism in GermanyRise of Nazism in Germany

The new Democratic government, known as the Weimer Republic, seemed incapable of meeting the people’s needs.

In Germany the unemployment rate was high.

Inflation rate was skyrocketing. $35 billion in reparations could

not be paid People looked to a strong leader

for drastic change.

The new Democratic government, known as the Weimer Republic, seemed incapable of meeting the people’s needs.

In Germany the unemployment rate was high.

Inflation rate was skyrocketing. $35 billion in reparations could

not be paid People looked to a strong leader

for drastic change.

Rise of Nazi IdealsRise of Nazi Ideals In 1921 Adolf Hitler gained control

of the Nationalist Socialist German Workers’ Party (Nazi party)Nationalistic, anti-Semitic, anti-

communist, Anti-intellectual 1923 – Hitler was imprisoned

following a failed coup d’etat (Beer Hall Putsch)

Hitler realized he must take control using legal means.

Wrote Mein Kampf (My Struggle) while imprisoned describing his ambition for power. Jews are inferior German people belong to Aryan race Lebensraum (living space) in the West

In 1921 Adolf Hitler gained control of the Nationalist Socialist German Workers’ Party (Nazi party)Nationalistic, anti-Semitic, anti-

communist, Anti-intellectual 1923 – Hitler was imprisoned

following a failed coup d’etat (Beer Hall Putsch)

Hitler realized he must take control using legal means.

Wrote Mein Kampf (My Struggle) while imprisoned describing his ambition for power. Jews are inferior German people belong to Aryan race Lebensraum (living space) in the West

The Situation in 1929The Situation in 1929

Germany relied on American money under the Dawes Plan to be able to pay for the Reparations.

When the American Stock Market crash on Wall Street, the USA stopped lending money to Germany.

The German economy went into recession. By January 1933, unemployment had

reached 6,000,000 or 30% of the population.

The Weimar Government couldn’t do anything to help the unemployed.

Germany relied on American money under the Dawes Plan to be able to pay for the Reparations.

When the American Stock Market crash on Wall Street, the USA stopped lending money to Germany.

The German economy went into recession. By January 1933, unemployment had

reached 6,000,000 or 30% of the population.

The Weimar Government couldn’t do anything to help the unemployed.

Germany 1933

By 1930’s the Nazi party was the largest party in the Reichstag (German Parliament)

1933 – Hitler appointed Chancellor

Hitler was soon elected ‘Fuhrer’ on the promise to give the German people ‘Bread & Jobs.’

He began to set up a totalitarian state he called the Third Reich

By 1930’s the Nazi party was the largest party in the Reichstag (German Parliament)

1933 – Hitler appointed Chancellor

Hitler was soon elected ‘Fuhrer’ on the promise to give the German people ‘Bread & Jobs.’

He began to set up a totalitarian state he called the Third Reich

Hitler the DemagogueHitler the Demagogue Hitler was known for his power

to mesmerize a crowd with his speeches.

He blamed the Treaty of Versailles and the Jews for Germany’s problems.

“It was a huge hall and everyone was waiting for Hitler to arrive... I must say it was an electrifying atmosphere. Even before 1933 everybody was waiting for him as if he was a savior. Then he went to the podium. I remember it all went quiet, and he started to speak in his serious voice. Calm, slow, and then he got more and more enthusiastic. I must admit, I can't remember exactly what he actually said. But my impression afterwards was: this is a man who does not want anything for himself, but only thinks about how he can help the German people.”

Hitler was known for his power to mesmerize a crowd with his speeches.

He blamed the Treaty of Versailles and the Jews for Germany’s problems.

“It was a huge hall and everyone was waiting for Hitler to arrive... I must say it was an electrifying atmosphere. Even before 1933 everybody was waiting for him as if he was a savior. Then he went to the podium. I remember it all went quiet, and he started to speak in his serious voice. Calm, slow, and then he got more and more enthusiastic. I must admit, I can't remember exactly what he actually said. But my impression afterwards was: this is a man who does not want anything for himself, but only thinks about how he can help the German people.”

Hitler’s Economic PoliciesHitler’s Economic Policies

Public works projects were begun to put people back to work.The Autobahn highway

was built.Support for business and

industry.

Public works projects were begun to put people back to work.The Autobahn highway

was built.Support for business and

industry.

Impact of Hitler’s Policies on Unemployment

Mr. PopularityMr. Popularity In 1938 Adolph Hitler is

named Time magazines man of the year.

In 1938 Adolph Hitler is named Time magazines man of the year.

Nazi PropagandaNazi Propaganda

Books and Art writers, and composers

persuaded or forced to produce works in praise of Hitler

Books written by Jews, Communists, etc. were banned and many destroyed in public book burning in 1933

Jazz music banned because of its black origins

Books and Art writers, and composers

persuaded or forced to produce works in praise of Hitler

Books written by Jews, Communists, etc. were banned and many destroyed in public book burning in 1933

Jazz music banned because of its black origins

'The seed of peace, not dragon's teeth'

'Europe's Victory is Your Prosperity',

One People, One Nation, One Leader!

Long Live Germany

Eternal Jew

Nazi PropagandaNazi Propaganda Rallies and Olympic

GamesAnnual rally at

Nuremburg1936 Olympic Games at

Berlin, used as propaganda to showcase the Aryan race and German development.

American Jesse Owens stole the show.

Rallies and Olympic GamesAnnual rally at

Nuremburg1936 Olympic Games at

Berlin, used as propaganda to showcase the Aryan race and German development.

American Jesse Owens stole the show.

Nazi GermanyNazi Germany• Local rallies and

fund raising led by the Hitler Youth and local party organizations

• Posters used to promote Nazi ideals

• Local rallies and fund raising led by the Hitler Youth and local party organizations

• Posters used to promote Nazi ideals

Role of PropagandaRole of Propaganda

The Pressall non Nazi newspapers

and magazines were taken over or closed

all content was strictly controlled

The Pressall non Nazi newspapers

and magazines were taken over or closed

all content was strictly controlledRadio

All stations under state control. Cheap mass produced radios sold. Sets installed in cafes and factories. All Hitlers speeches broadcast.

JosephGoebbels

The Use of TerrorThe Use of Terror

The SS (Brown shirts)an elite group of

committed Nazischarged with internal

securityguarded concentration

campshunted political enemiescommanded by Heinrich

Himmler -Gestapo

The SS (Brown shirts)an elite group of

committed Nazischarged with internal

securityguarded concentration

campshunted political enemiescommanded by Heinrich

Himmler -Gestapo

Persecution of the JewsPersecution of the Jews

1934 - Jews banned from public places, parks, swimming pools etc.

Jews excluded from Government jobs

Jews forced to wear yellow badges on their clothing.

1934 - Jews banned from public places, parks, swimming pools etc.

Jews excluded from Government jobs

Jews forced to wear yellow badges on their clothing.

1935 - The Nuremburg Laws 1 - The Reich Law on citizenship -

only those of German blood can be citizens, and have the right to vote.

2 - Law for the protection of German Blood and Honour - forbids marriage or sexual relations between Jews and German citizens

1935 - The Nuremburg Laws 1 - The Reich Law on citizenship -

only those of German blood can be citizens, and have the right to vote.

2 - Law for the protection of German Blood and Honour - forbids marriage or sexual relations between Jews and German citizens

Military RearmamentMilitary Rearmament

Hitler began to rebuild his army.

Thousands worked in munitions factories.

German army increased to 500,000 men.

Germany stopped paying reparations.

The League of Nations did nothing to stop him.

Hitler began to rebuild his army.

Thousands worked in munitions factories.

German army increased to 500,000 men.

Germany stopped paying reparations.

The League of Nations did nothing to stop him.

Spanish Civil WarSpanish Civil War Spanish Civil War broke

out in 1936. Socialists/Communists –

supported by the U.S.S.R.

Nationalists - Fascist General Francisco Franco – supported by Germany and Italy

Test run for the German war machine.

Spanish Civil War broke out in 1936.

Socialists/Communists – supported by the U.S.S.R.

Nationalists - Fascist General Francisco Franco – supported by Germany and Italy

Test run for the German war machine.

Persecution of the JewsPersecution of the Jews November 1938 Kristallnacht (night of broken

glass)A campaign is started

which last 3 days and targets Jewish shops, homes and synagogues.

90 killed 20,000 arrested and sent to concentration camps

November 1938 Kristallnacht (night of broken

glass)A campaign is started

which last 3 days and targets Jewish shops, homes and synagogues.

90 killed 20,000 arrested and sent to concentration camps

Persecution of the Jews Persecution of the Jews

1938-39 Forbidden to own radios and to buy cakes

and chocolate Jewish children excluded form schools and

Universities The professional activity of Jews is banned

or restricted - includes vets, doctors, dentists, accountants, teachers and nurses

Jews no longer allowed to run businesses and shops

1938-39 Forbidden to own radios and to buy cakes

and chocolate Jewish children excluded form schools and

Universities The professional activity of Jews is banned

or restricted - includes vets, doctors, dentists, accountants, teachers and nurses

Jews no longer allowed to run businesses and shops

• Jews were gathered up into ghettos before being deported from Germany. Special SS groups formed to deal with the Jews.

The Use of TerrorThe Use of Terror

Concentration Camps run by the SS to

detain enemies of the state

Prisoners, Jews, Gypsies, political enemies

By 1939 six camps were operating.

Concentration Camps run by the SS to

detain enemies of the state

Prisoners, Jews, Gypsies, political enemies

By 1939 six camps were operating.

Hitler’s AggressionHitler’s Aggression March 1936 - German troops reoccupy the

Rhineland in violation of the Treaty of Versailles. Germany signed anti-Comintern Pact with Italy

and Japan forming the Axis Powers. France and England did nothing.

March 1936 - German troops reoccupy the Rhineland in violation of the Treaty of Versailles.

Germany signed anti-Comintern Pact with Italy and Japan forming the Axis Powers.

France and England did nothing.

Anschluss - Hitler Annexes Austria

Anschluss - Hitler Annexes Austria March 1938 –

Hitler sent troops into Austria proclaiming it part of Germany.

March 1938 – Hitler sent troops into Austria proclaiming it part of Germany.

AppeasementAppeasement Sept. 1938 Hitler demanded the Sudetenland

(border region where 3 million Germans lived), part of democratic Czechoslovakia.

British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain met with Hitler at Munich to discuss.

Chamberlain gave Hitler the Sudetenland.

This became known as the Munich Agreement “peace in our time”.

Appeasement ( making concessions to an aggressor in order to maintain peace ) only encouraged Hitler.

Sept. 1938 Hitler demanded the Sudetenland

(border region where 3 million Germans lived), part of democratic Czechoslovakia.

British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain met with Hitler at Munich to discuss.

Chamberlain gave Hitler the Sudetenland.

This became known as the Munich Agreement “peace in our time”.

Appeasement ( making concessions to an aggressor in order to maintain peace ) only encouraged Hitler.

The Nazi-Soviet Nonaggression Pact

August 1939 - Hitler and Stalin promised not to attack one another in the event of war.

They also agreed to spheres of influence in Eastern Europe.

Secret item – Division of Polish land

August 1939 - Hitler and Stalin promised not to attack one another in the event of war.

They also agreed to spheres of influence in Eastern Europe.

Secret item – Division of Polish land

Germany Invades Poland!!Germany Invades Poland!!

September 1, 1939 – the Germans unleash Blitzkrieg, or lightning war, on the Poles.

The U.S.S.R. invades and occupies eastern Poland

September 1, 1939 – the Germans unleash Blitzkrieg, or lightning war, on the Poles.

The U.S.S.R. invades and occupies eastern Poland

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