Adolf Hitler was one of the 20th century’s most powerful dictators. He was responsible for World War II and the death of millions. Hitler saw a nation in despair and used this as an opportunity to gain political power. He saw a nation of unemployed and hungry citizens and promised them economic prosperity in return for absolute power. Someone once said "The Nazis rose to power on the empty stomachs of the German people". <br> <br>Hitler was born in Austria-Hungary in 1889. His father‚ Alois Hitler
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human history had to suffer. In terms of casualties‚ World War II was more harmful‚ as it is estimated to have caused 50 to 80 million deaths. However‚ the Second World War is also more well-known because of one prominent and charismatic leader – Adolf Hitler – and the Holocaust‚ the biggest genocide in human history‚ which was the systematic extermination of many Jews living in Nazi Germany. Because of the persecutions and monstrosities suffered by the Jews particularly during War World II‚ the long
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early 1930s led many German voters to abandon mainstream political parties and look to more radical alternatives‚ such as Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party. To gain political power in the 1930s Germany‚ Adolph Hitler used a number of sophisticated techniques to win over a German population reeling from the First world war. Through propaganda‚ the youth and public speaking‚ Hitler was able to win over the German
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The Best of the Worst How is evil measured? One of the most discussed topics of the century has been the contrast between the command of Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin. Both leaders have had a massive impact not only in their country’s history‚ but also in society itself. Hitler and Stalin wanted to obtain the well-being of their country and people‚ but it is their attempt to achieve this victory is what truly made history. Their tactics ranged from concentration camps to mass murders and wars
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Another film which conveys a message through manipulation is “The Wave”‚ by Todd Strasser. This manipulation hits very close to home as we are all familiar with the history of Germany in the Second World War. Adolf Hitler would manipulate not just one person into being a T.V. star for their life. Or even manipulate a few people into doing something they despised‚ the Dictator of Germany would manipulate a nation for upwards of a decade. The wave illustrated the same strategy the Nazi Party had in
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From a young age‚ Adolf Hitler knew he wanted to become an artist‚ but his father‚ Alois‚ sent him to a standard secondary school called Linz‚ which prevented him from learning classics. Since father and son did not get along‚ Hitler decided to purposely fail his classes in order to be kicked out‚ so he could follow his dream. In 1907‚ years after the death of Alois‚ 18 year old Adolf Hitler received permission from his mother‚ Klara‚ to move to Vienna‚ the epicenter of art at the time. He wanted
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Hitler Vs. Stalin Did you know that in the early 1930’s two men gained control‚ and power among their countries? Adolf Hitler admired‚ and feared Joseph Stalin. Very ironically Stalin admired‚ and feared Hitler as well. Stalin was a communist‚ and Hitler was a fascist. Civilians from these countries were about to face disaster. A communist is defined as one who is a supporter of any type of communism. A fascist is defined as a dictatorial movement‚ and also dealing with extreme nationalism. On
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Hitler vs. Ghandi “Mussen die juen ausrotten!” Were the cries chanted by the loyal followers of Adolf Hitler. They exclaimed‚ “We must exterminate the Jews!”. Hitler led them to believe it was the solution to Germany’s problems. As a result‚ the Holocaust became one of the most atrocious events in human history. Another powerful figure was Mahatma Ghandi‚ he led humanity through peace and rightousness. Ghandi did not believe in violence; he promoted unity and love. Ghandi brought the idea
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Chapter four Servitude Although father’s body was removed from the apartment the night he died‚ it never felt like he was completely gone until last night. I didn’t even try to sleep. I knew it was nearly impossible. My mind wouldn’t allow me to rest. It was full of teasing thoughts. Imaginary ones that tricked me into believing there was still a future for me to thoughts that laid out the bleak reality. I couldn’t turn them off. It was a miserable night of seesaw as my outlook seemed as
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FDR vs. Hitler In the movie Hitler vs. FDR by Bill Moyers expresses Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Adolf Hitler were entirely different in their state of power in their country’s‚ but they are considered to be some of the best leaders in the 19th century. They both pulled their countries out of depression. They were important to their country’s growth. Franklin Roosevelt became President of the United States in 1933‚ the nation was in the depths of the worst depression it had ever experienced
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