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    Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party Rise to Power Adolf Hitler was the leader of Nazi Germany. He was the one to initiate the fascist policies which was what led to World War 2 and the death of at least 11 million people the estimated mass murder of an estimated 6 million Jews. The Nazi Party first came around in 1920‚ but came to power under the leadership of Adolf Hitler in 1933. Hitler and the Nazi Party were so successful in gaining power through totalitarian controls and popular support. In 1929

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    Why did Mao rise to power in China? “Communism is not love. Communism is a hammer which we use to crush the enemy. “Mao Zedong clearly referring to the Kuomintang. After a bitter civil war (1946-1949)‚ which faced the major Chinese parties Kuomintang and CCP‚ Kuomintang’s defeat‚ evidenced with Chiang’s and 200.000 people´s fled to Formosa‚ Mao Zedong (1893-1976)‚ born in Shoshan‚ Hunan‚ proclaimed the new People´s Republic of China with himself as both Chairman of the CCP and President of the republic

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    the 19th century. Napoleon would eventually rise up in the ranks of the French army in 1789 during the French Revolution ‚ seized control of the French government in 1799 and became emperor in 1804. Through a series of wars‚ he expanded his empire across western and central Europe. However‚ a disastrous invasion of Russia in 1812‚ coupled with other defeats‚ led to his abdication and exile in 1814. He returned to France in 1815 and briefly resumed power. The Battle of Waterloo‚ in which Napoleon’s

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    World War II: Hitler Rises to Power In 1933‚ Hitler and his National Socialist (Nazi) party were elected into power in Germany. Hitler was chosen by his party to become the new chancellor of Germany. The National Socialist (Nazis) won 34.1% of the overall vote. The German people were looking for a new voice for their suffering; they wanted a new leader to help get them out of their downfall during World War I‚ the Great Depression of 1929‚ and the Treaty of Versailles. Many people

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    Stalin Constitutes an Abuse of Power Throughout history‚ power has been divided between multiple people‚ and with that a nation was usually led peacefully. However‚ the times that power was presented in a dictatorship‚ it was abused and created an oppressive nature within a nation. After rising to power in the Soviet Union‚ Stalin instilled fear amongst his people by promoting anti-semitism and by creating new policies in order for the people to blindly support him. Around the 1920’s‚ Judaism was

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    The U.S. Rise There were many factors that contributed to the United States’ rise and roles as a world power during the early 20th century. Presidential policies during this time period were the foundation of the U.S.’s role as a world power. The conflict in the Philippines was evidence of the U.S.’s ability to crush uprising and control a territory. The Spanish-American War demonstrates the U.S.’s role as a world power. Although the U.S. was only about a century old it’s influence drastically

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    Conflict can cause people and nations to grow and become strong while defending themselves and their interests. When conflict threatens homeland and families‚ people tend to rise up and gain strength in their time of need. Conflicts can often lead to power. Leaders are born during conflict. When things are going wrong‚ a leader can rise to lead a nation in its darkest

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    Adolf Hitler Background: Adolf Hitler’s rise to power began when he joined the political party known as the deutsche arbeiterpartei. After WWI‚ Germany had been hit hard by the worldwide economic depression. Millions of people lacked jobs and were losing confidence in their government. This helped hitler to rise to power through the power of his voice and manipulation. His powerful voice attracted the spirits of the german people‚ creating a new group known as the Nazi’s. Hitler promised the people

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    Question: Compare the following descriptions of Augustus’ rise to power‚ one by Augustus himself and one by Tacitus (the second-century historian)‚ and discuss their historical validity. 1)“At the age of nineteen on my own responsibiliy and at my own expense I raised an army‚...I transferred the republic from my power to the dominion of the senate and people of Rome.” -Augustus‚Res Gestae Divi Augusti 2)”One view of Augustus went like this: filial duty and national crisis had been merely pretexts

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    Yes‚ Benito Mussolini rise to power was quick and violent due to his methods of using aggressive nationalism and aggression. He formed his own party‚ Fascisti‚ in 1918 and was elected as prime minister of Italy in 1922. The rapid rate in which Mussolini became Prime Minister is credited to his ability to speak publicly and stir up emotions amoung crowds. He had the ability to quickly attract supporters by chanting phrases and speeches about directing Italy to a positive route. Although‚ The March

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