Hitler and Nazi Germany Origins and Rise of Hitler- Note Guidelines Use pages 63-72 in “Authoritarian and Single Party States” by Waller and Todd to make notes using the following headings: How did the political circumstances of Germany after 1918 contribute to the rise of Nazism? The new government set up after the abdication of the Kaiser • “Stab in the back’ theory • Disappointment at Peace settlement • Proportional Representation • Constitution- especially Article 48 Challenges
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The Essence of Power: Hitler Vs. Gandhi In the late 1800’s and the early 1900’s the people of northern Europe‚ southern Africa and Asia were in despair. They had no leaders. They were defenceless. India had been taken over by the British Empire and now the 315 million Indians were under the rule of the 100 thousand British soldiers there. In Germany there were six different political groups; nobody knew what to do. These countries were in shock‚ they need a change‚ but more importantly‚ they
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dictator‚ Hitler‚ who was solely responsible for anti-Semitic policies resulting in the Holocaust‚ the decimation of Jews‚ communists‚ and gypsies. Strangely enough‚ people are not as familiar with the Russian authoritarian‚ Stalin‚ even though his policies on collectivization lead to just as many deaths as the Holocaust. Hitler rose to power in hopes of creating an Aryan Race‚ a master race of the Germans; Hitler’s ideas were based on racial bias. Consequently‚ this “noble” race did not include
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with Caesar and Mark Antony‚ Cleopatra had achieved greatness through her empire and throughout her life until her end. Cleopatra was from a long line of the Ptolemaic dynasty that had ruled since the 4th century BC. Women were very rarely seen as a power figure during this time. Cleopatra is assumed to have two sisters and three brothers. Berenice‚ her oldest sister‚ attempted to kill her father for the throne. She ended up being executed herself for this act. Next‚ her sister Arsinoe also attempted
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Wednesday‚ 1st December 2010 How did the Bolsheviks consolidate their rule? The Bolsheviks implemented measures which allowed them to strengthen their rule over Russia. Some of these were due to victories‚ which gained them support and respect from the people. Other measures used force. This enabled the Bolsheviks to take control of certain aspects and ensure their rule was reinforced. In my opinion‚ the Bolsheviks treatment of their opposition was the main reason their rule was consolidated
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Throughout the course of history‚ people of power and wealth have led countries through good times and bad. As it is obvious to the public eyes‚ some leaders are better than others. Past and present‚ leaders exist who infringe human rights‚ throw their country into a humanitarian downfall‚ and abuse their power. Benito Mussolini‚ an Italian dictator‚ and Francisco Franco‚ a Spanish dictator‚ were among the worst heads of government during the 20th century. By taking away citizens’ freedoms and leaving
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denunciations and opinions which Hitler first talked about in his book‚ Mein Kampf‚ had become made apathetic and dependent after a long period‚ accepted as time-tested beliefs by all Nazis‚ taught and learned as fact to impressionable German kids‚ and drove into the minds of eager-to-please SS recruits. Of particular note‚ was Hitler’s often said that Jews everywhere were taking part in an international conspiracy to get world domination. In a speech given by Hitler on January 30‚ 1939‚ celebrating
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1976 had very controversial ways and accomplishments in his rule. He is said to be the founding father of the modernization of the Republic of China‚ as well as even being compared to very powerful dictators such as Joseph Stalin and even Adolf Hitler. He was the chairman of the Communist Party in China. He transformed China into a single-party socialist state of which industry and business was nationalized to increase economic growth. Mao had a very different and dictatorial way of running China
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Benito Mussolini Mussolini’s Rise to Power As a youth‚ Benito Mussolini led a disorganized life. He had been a rebellious boy in school. He had fled from Italy to avoid military service in 1902. And he was arrested in Switzerland for organizing a general strike. World War I‚ however‚ gave Mussolini more focus. He rejected some of his earlier socialist beliefs‚ and in 1919‚ he founded a combat group called the Fasci di Combattimento‚ consisting mostly of Italian veterans. Two years later‚ he changed
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provided the chance for a new leader to rise‚ Adolf Hitler‚ and his party‚ the National Socialist German Workers’ Party‚ or for short‚ the Nazi party. When World War I was sparked by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand‚ Hitler developed a strong passion against foreigners. He became patriotic and enlisted himself in the Bavarian army (“Adolf Hitler’s Rise to Power”). Hitler received two Iron Crosses for his bravery. Soon after the war‚ Hitler was recruited to join a military intelligence unit
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