The Rise of Hitler

Hitler's Profile 1913 – moved to Germany Participated in WW1 won Iron Cross (the person who recommended him to get the Cross was Jewish). After the war spied on political groups within Germany He joins a party and transforms it into the Nazi party Attempted to overthrow the Bavarian government and was put in prison for 9 months While in prison wrote “Mein Kampf” (My struggle)

Hitler takes Power Hitler blames Jews and communists for the great depression Became chancellor in 1933 and president in 1934 – used title of Der Fuhrer (leader) The Reichstag building burnt down – Hitler Blames the Communists and has them banned.

Hitler takes Power Con’t He nazified Germany in the 1930s – removing any opposition and getting his ideas for a greater Germany out there! (Uses Enabling Act & The Night of the Long Knives) Enabling Act Banned all political parties (SPD, KDP, DDP, Zentrum) Night of the Long Knives (Hitler uses SS to kill Ernst Rohm and a 1000 SA members)

Why did he gain support? "The weak must be chiselled away. I want young men and women who can suffer pain. A young German must be as swift as a greyhound, as tough as leather, and as hard as Krupp's steel."

What did Hitler do for Germany? Network of motorways (new jobs and a more efficient Germany) Increased the numbers in the army Stopped reparations once president – put that money into the economy Hitler gave money to families that had more than 4 children

What Hitler did for the people Investments in Car industry Volkswagon is produced (given to factory workers) Farmers- higher prices for their produce Unemployed workers – jobs creating stadiums and roads Restore profits of small business (end communist threat) Destroyed trade unions – kept wages low Women had a very important role as mother and caregiver Reward for industries who supported Hitler Berlin Olympics – newly built Olympic stadium

Hilter Youth Children would be vital as they would be the first generation to grow up in the Nazi world Propaganda was a common practice in Nazi schools and the education system. History was based on the glory of Germany - a nationalistic approach was compulsory

The Nazi's Gestapo – Secret Nazi police Could arrest anyone and send them to concentration camps without trial Aryan bodies – blue eyes, blond hair superior Books/Newspapers that disagreed with Nazi views were burned Berlin Olympics – 1936 Germany wins more medals than any other country – proving their superiority New technology at the Olympics – electric timing