Nazi Germany Guided Reading Pg World History: Patterns of Interaction

Rise of the Nazis Political group believed that the Treaty of Versailles had to be overturned Wanted to combat communism National Socialist German Workers’ Party

Symbol Swastika (hooked cross)

Der Fuhrer Hitler became the “leader” of the party

Mein Kampf A failed coup plot landed Hitler in jail where he wrote a book The book outlined his beliefs and goals for Germany He declared all non-Aryans were inferior and that Germany should regain its lost lands from the Treaty of Versailles

Lebensraum Hitler claimed Germany needed more room, “living space”

Chancellor Hitler 1932 Nazi Party gained popularity due to the Depression 1933 Hitler was appointed Chancellor and now had legal power Immediately took charge and changed Germany (See Fascism Notes)

Fuhrer is Supreme Used propaganda to shape favorable public opinion Burned books Forced children to join the Hitler Youth and League of German Girls

War on the Jews Anti-Semitism Jews were blamed for Germany’s economic problems Anti-Jewish laws were passed depriving them of basic rights Violence against Jews started