How did Hitler rise to Power? Lesson Objectives To analyse Hitler’s early life To understand how Hitler and the Nazi party gained complete power in Germany

When you see this man what words come to mind? Starter: When you see this man what words come to mind?

Early life Adolf Hitler was born on 20th April 1889 in Austria. The young Hitler was a good student in elementary school. However he had a poor record at high school and left, before completing his tuition. Hitler had a troubled childhood, as his father was violent to him and violent towards his mother.

Early career Hitler had an ambition to become an artist and moved to Vienna to fulfil his dream The Vienna Academy of Art rejected his application. He drifted in and out of jobs and sold some of his paintings or advertising posters whenever he could. It was in Vienna that his hatred for the Jews developed as Vienna had a large Jewish community.

Hitler and World war one The outbreak of the First World War provided him with an opportunity for a fresh start. It was a chance for him to become involved in proving that Germany was superior to other European countries. Hitler claimed that when he heard the news of war: "I was overcome with impetuous enthusiasm, and falling on my knees, wholeheartedly thanked Heaven that I had been granted the happiness to live at this time.” Rejecting the idea of fighting for Austria, Hitler volunteered for the German Army.

Hitler won five medals including the prestigious Iron Cross during the First World War. In October 1918, Hitler was blinded in a British mustard gas attack. He was sent to a military hospital. While he was in hospital Germany surrendered. Hitler went into a state of deep depression

Task Your task is to design a social network page containing information all about Hitler’s life. you need basic information e.g DOB Early life and education Role in world war I Growth of the Nazi party Munich Putsch Rise to power Adolf Hitler About Hitler life

The Nazi Party’s Rise to Power: 1928-1933 In 1928 Hitler’s Nazi Party were a small, insignificant party. They enjoyed little success in elections. By 1933 Hitler was the chancellor of Germany. The Nazi’s had risen from obscurity to power, total power.

Rise to power (economic situation) Germany was poor Hitler was a great public speaker The SA and SS disrupted the work of political opponents The Nazi’s aimed at lots of different people with their promises Nazi propaganda was effective People were fed up with ineffective governments and the current situation

Hitler and the Nazi Party Became Chancellor in 1933, promising to make Germany great again Nazis controlled TV, radio, newspapers, films- only pro-Nazi and anti opponent messages Hitler made himself the leader of the Nazi Party, very powerful dictator Army, ‘SA’ terrorised and locked up opponents Hitler and the Nazi Party Aryan race superior to everyone else Secret Police, Gestapo, spied on everyone, Hitler had his own private army, the ‘SS’ Saw Jews as a ‘problem’ that needed a ‘solution’

Who was Adolf Hitler? Leader of the Nazi Party; he was very popular and became very powerful = GERMAN DICTATOR! Hitler came to power as Chancellor in 1933 promising to make Germany great again The Nazis controlled the TV, radio, newspapers and films - they broadcast pro-Nazi messages and criticised their opponents Had army ‘SA’ (Stormtroopers) to terrorise and lock up anyone who opposed the Nazis ideas

Who was Adolf Hitler? Hitler had his own personal army the ‘SS’ to protect him Secret police (Gestapo) who spied on everyone, this led to fear and suspicion Created an idea that the Aryan race (blue eyed, blonde hair) was superior to everyone else Saw the Jews as a ‘problem’ or a ‘threat’ that needed a ‘solution’

Rise to power Wall Street Crash (depression) German people Annoyed with government Show of strength by Hitler Rising Unemployment Opportunity for Nazi’s Pressure on government Rise in votes for Nazi’s Interest in extreme ideas Apparent weakness of Government