1. Learning Target: I can analyze primary sources to understand how Hitler felt about the Treaty of Versailles.
Do Now: Based on the terms of the Treaty of Versailles, how do you think the German people felt about the treaty?

2. Life in Germany After WWI
Economy is in ruins shortly after the war
Defeated due to the results of the Treaty of Versailles
Loss of resources due to having to force over territories
Weak due to reduction of military size

3. Adolf Hitler German politician Extreme nationalist
Founded the National Socialist Worker’s Party and the Nazi Party
Becomes the leader of Germany after WWI

4. Activity
Read Hitler’s speech on the Treaty of Versailles and complete the graphic organizer on the back of the document
Summarize how Hitler feels about the Treaty of Versailles.
Summarize what Hitler says they should do about the Treaty of Versailles.
How do you think the people of Germany will respond to Hitler and his message about the Treaty of Versailles? Explain.