A B H I S H E K S I N G H

Social science project

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NAZISM IN GERMANY

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Adolf Hitler What did Hitler want?

Nazism Beginning of Nazi Support for the Nazis decline

Hitler recognizes Nazis What was the Holocaust? What is Fascism? Hitler’s death Conclusion

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INTRODUCTIONAdolf Hitler was an Austrian-born German political and the leader of Nazi party(1934-1945).

The term Nazi was used as derogatory reference to a backwards peasant or, more generally, a foolish, clumsy or awkward person.

The world war II started on 1st September 1939 when German invaded Poland and Britain and France declared war on Germany.

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He was born on 20th April,1889 and dreamed of being an artist.

He became influenced by writings of Karl Laager, the Mayor of Vienna.He developed a deep hatred for the Communists and the Jews.He was associated with the rise of fascism in

Europe, World War II and the Holocaust.Hitler served nine months of his 5-year

sentence in prison, where he wrote the famous Mein Kampf.

Adolf Hitler

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What did Hitler want?

Lebensraum-’’living space”.Annexed Austria in 1938.

Militarism-he began rearming Germany breaking the treaty of Versailles.

Rhineland-move troops into the Rhineland territory.

Hitler promised German stability, job, to end weak democracy and to reverse the Versailles Treaty.

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Nazism

Nazism is ideology and practice of the National Socialist German Workers' Party which is also known as Nazi party.

They are especially anti-semitism, anti-slavism and belief in the superiority of the Germanic races.

Nazism and Communism emerged as two serious contenders for power in Germany after the First World War, particularly as the Weimar Republic became increasingly unstable.

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Beginning of NaziIn 1919 Hitler joined the German workers party as a spy for the German government.In 1920 the party changes its name to

NSDAP(Nazis)and adopts the 25 points program.

Hitler became leader in 1921 and adopted the swastika emblem.

He planned to first take the Bavarian government and them march to Berlin.

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Support for the Nazis decline

Germany did well under Stresemann, chancellor of Germany – support for extremists declined.

The Nazi party splits and support declined dramatically.

In 1924 the Nazis win 24 seats in the Reichstag.

In 1928 the Nazis lose more seats and they got 12 seats in the Reichstag.

Hitler decided to reform the party to place it under his complete control.

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In 1925 Hitler re-launched the NSDAP(Nazi).

Power was concentrated in the leader.

Hitler decided to use elections and works to exploit the weakness and democracy and the constitution to gain power rather than through revolution.

The Nazis work to get support from industrialists both financial and political.

Special section set up for students ,teachers, youth and farmers.

Hitler reorganizes Nazis

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What was the Holocaust?

Nazi plan to kill all Jews.Why Jews? Anti-Semitism ,Hitler's belief in

the master race ,totalitarianism, seen as greedy, evil, backstabbing.

6 million Jews murdered in camps in Europe.5 million others are killed like gypsies,

mentally ill, homosexuals.

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Nation comes first.Uses nationalism and racism.Glorifies violence – believes it is needed to

“prove” strength of a people.Irrational politics – emphasize street fighting.Dictatorships and Germany became fascist.

What is Fascism?

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How did WW2 start?

On 1st September 1939, Germany invaded Poland.

On 3rd September 1939, Allies declare war on Germany.

Hitler defeats Poland in a month.Germany then invades France,

Belgium, etc in May 1940.Then Hitler invades Russia.

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Who was on each side? Axis Powers Germany Italy Japan

Allied powers Great Britain Soviet Union United States Frances

- surrendered to Germany in 1940

after 6 weeks.

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Towards the end of WW2 Germany’s out looked appeared grim.

Hitler refused to give in.Battle of the Bulge resulted when Allied had

crossed the German border.Allies proceeded to push Germany further

back , German offensive had clearly failed by January 1945.

Defeating Germany

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Hitler’s death

Hitler was unable to deal with the defeat which killed him mentally.

He and his wife Eva Braun committed suicide on April 30, 1945.

He shot himself with his own pistol.On May 7, 1945 Germany surrendered

unconditionally.

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The Nazi empire was created by violence, lived by violence and was destroyed by violence.

Hitler is remembered in history simply for the fact that he was a tyrant that wanted absolute power.

If Hitler had not started the war someone else would have done and so he can’t be the only guilty.

It is very difficult to know the exact meaning of Hitler’s statement “ Ever since I was a young boy I knew what I had to do and why I had to do it ’’.

Conclusion

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References

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Thank you

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