1. Adolph Hitler's Rise to Power

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Franz Von Stuck “Wild Chase” 1889

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Lesson Objectives Examine how the younger Adolf Hitler may have been influenced by events in his life. Explain how Adolf Hitler came to be Führer of the Third Reich. Describe the accomplishments of Adolf Hitler. Describe Adolf Hitler the Madman.

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One of the most influential men who changed the course of history. His ideas and actions altered the way the world perceived terror and evil, ultimately shaping the way history would play out in the future. Adolf Hitler

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Born in Braunau Am Inn, Austria on April 20, 1889. Hitler’s mother, Klara, coddled him for fear of losing him. His father, Alois, was 52 when he was born. He grew up in a very abusive environment. He learned to hide his emotions due to his frequent beatings from his dad. Hitler’s Childhood

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Hitler’s Childhood Alois Hitler Klara Hitler In his writings, Hitler refers to his mother as a very loving and warm woman with whom he had a great relationship. In his writings, Hitler refers to his father as a cold man and a harsh disciplinarian.

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During his boyhood, Hitler spent time at the local Monastery where he saw many carvings of swastikas. For two years he will look into becoming a priest. But, instead, sets his sight on becoming an artist. His father will die when Hitler is 13 years old. Hitler’s Grade School Years

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At 16, he dropped out of high school to pursue an art career. At 17, he will travel to Vienna, Austria and will become enthralled with the city. At 18, Hitler will attempt to enter the prestigious art academy in Vienna, and is denied enrollment. This same year, his mother, will die from breast cancer. Hitler’s High School Years

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From the ages of 18-24 Hitler lives in Vienna, becomes homeless, and sells his paintings for a living. It is during his time in Vienna, that Hitler is introduced to an extreme hatred of Jews. In 1913, (Munich) he moves to Germany to escape being drafted in the Austrian army. Hitler & Anti-Semitism The mayor of Vienna and his Christian Social Party was an inspiration to Hitler and his blooming hatred for Jews and Communists. Karl Lueger

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Hitler in Munich prior to WWI

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Corporal Hitler October, 1918 – he was temporality blinded by a British gas attack near Ypres WWI ends the in November. When Hitler hears of Germany’s surrender, he cries. Hitler in WWI Hitler was twice decorated with the Iron Cross during WWI.

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Hitler in Uniform

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“So it had all been in vain. In vain all the sacrifices. In vain the hours in which, with mortal fear clutching at our hearts we did our duty. In vain the death of two millions. Had they died for this, so that a gang of wretched criminals could lay hands on the fatherland?” Mein Kampf , Adolf Hitler Stab-in-the-Back Legend

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In 1920, he spied on the National Socialist German Workers' Party (NSDAP), A.k.a. Nazi Party. He became impressed with the Nazi Party, joined, and became the party’s star speaker. His speeches centered on: The evils of Jews The unjust Treaty of Versailles In 1921, Hitler became the Party Chairman. Hitler After the War

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Beer Hall Putsch Believing he had the support, Hitler’s Nazi Party stages a coup (overthrow of the government). The poorly planned coup failed and Hitler was arrested. Hitler served nine months of his 5-year sentence in prison, where he wrote the famous Mein Kampf (My Struggle).

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Mein Kampf – My Struggle His book focuses on: The idea of a “Aryan race” (based on anti-Semitism) The need for Lebensraum (Living Space) for the German people The need for a single, strong leader (the “Furher”)

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“Should the Jew, with the aid of his Marxist creed, triumph over the people of this world, his crown will be the funeral wreath of mankind, and this planet will orbit through space without any human life on its surface as it did millions of years ago.” Mein Kampf , Adolf Hitler Hitler’s Mindset

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Failure of coup made Hitler realized that he had to obtain power through the polls. Held meetings, rallies, marches. Used books, the newspapers, radio to spread their ideas. Rise in Hitler’s Reputation Hitler with Nazi Party members 1930.

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In 1930, there was a shift in popularity to the extremist parties: Communists Nazis In the 1932 election, Hitler lost to Paul von Hindenburg, but the Nazi Party became the biggest single party in Germany. Failure of Government 1932 Campaign Poster

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Handed Power Franz von Papen Believing he could control Hitler, he persuaded Hindenburg to appoint Hitler Chancellor (Prime Minister) of Germany. Paul von Hindenburg In January 1933, he appointed Hitler Chancellor of Germany. When he died, in 1934, Hitler dissolved the presidency and made himself Führer .

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Seizing the Majority To make changes to Constitution, Hitler needed a two-thirds majority. Hitler called for new elections to be held. In the 1933 elections, the Nationalists merged with the Nazi party and seized the majority.

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How was this possible? On Feb. 27, 1933, the Reichstag (Government Building) was burned down. Head of the Sturmabteilung (SA), Hermann Göring , recruited 50,000 ‘extras.’ Opponents to the Nazis were beaten up and their meetings disrupted.

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Hitler’s Accomplishments He gained his power because he was able to sway the masses in a time of desperation. He was the greatest orator of the 20 th Century. He raised production in the German economy, employing 7 million people. He rearmed the German military. He united and restored order to Germany.

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Hitler the Madman Hitler’s obsession for Lebensraum (Living Space) led the Germans into a world conflict. Nazi forces engaged in numerous violent acts before and during the war, including the systematic murder of as many as 17 million civilians. 6 million Jews (Holocaust)

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Hubert Lanzinger “The Standard Bearer Hitler believed that he would create a Reich that would last for 1,000 years. Albert Speer created an architectural layout of postwar Germany called Germania. Pictured above is the Great Hall.

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A Great Orator