Adolf Hitler
Nazi "redefined Ideology"
Anti semitism/communism, extreme german nationalism Social Darwinism Lebensraum Fuhrerprinzip
What were Hitler's Beliefs?
Anti-Semitism, Persecute Jews, Extreme Nationalism, Socialism/Nazism, Occupation of nearby countries, Racial Purity, Racism
What was Hitler's System of Government?
Fascism
The enabling act
German parliament passes Enabling Act, which suspends constitution and allows hitler to rule with full power
What country was Hitler the Dictator of?
Germany
Beer Hall Pusch
Hitler's plan to march on berlin, but it failed as he was arrested for treason
Where was ideology rooted due to living in Vienna
Ideology rooted in German nationalism, Aryan racial supremacy, cult of personality, will to dominate
What was hitler's book called, when did he write it?
Mein Kampf- my struggle, while he was imprisoned
What new party did Hitler start
National socialist German workers party/Nazi (political wing) and the SS/SA or Brown shirts (paramilitary wing)
What happened in 1932
Nazis are the biggest party, Hitler is appointed chancelor
What is Germany like before Hitler?
Run by Weimar Republic. Like Italy on crack: Weak leadership that faced threats by frequent uprising, failed to gain military support, poor economy (runaway inflation), and high unemployment
What school did hitler fail to get into?
Vienna School of Fine Arts
Where did Hitler live?
Vienna, Austria
extreme german nationalism
all germans should have one land and one government
What does hitler do to gain political power once chancelor?
creates distress through a series of secret attacks, the final one being the reichtag fire
Fuhrerprinzip
leadership principle, one leader
Lebensraum
living space, expand german land to gain more power
Who appoints Hitler Chancelor?
president Hidenburg
Social darwinism
ranking people by races (germans at top, jews near bottom)
What were some specific events or tactics used by Hitler?
• Mein Kampf- Nazi goals/ideology • Blamed Marxists, Jews, and corrupt politicians for loss of WW1 • Black, uniformed SS troops enforced Hitler's will • Gestapo- secret police stopped opposition
What was the outcome of Hitler's dictatorship?
• Violated Treaty of Versailles • Indoctrinated German Youth with racist ideology • Created Third Reich
