Hitler rose to power in Germany after World War 1. He was a veteran of WWI and the leader of the Nazi party, originally known as the German Workers party. While in jail, Hitler wrote Mein Kampf which outlined his political ideology centered around antisemitism, hatred of communism, and a belief in German cultural and racial supremacy. After WWI, the Treaty of Versailles imposed harsh terms on Germany which increased nationalist sentiment and helped Hitler and the Nazi party gain widespread support among the German population.

1. Hitler’s Rise to Power

2. What Up Wednesday Write down three physical features that describe how you look. Tall Huge Nose Dark Hair and Eyes

3. Hitler and The Nazi Party WWI Veteran Leader of the NSDAP Known as the German Workers Party or Nazi party Planned a failed revolution during WWI While in jail he wrote Mein Kampf Hitler’s political ideology

4. Discussion Questions By yourself, write down what you already know about Hitler’s belief system.

5. Mein Kampf Main Thesis Jewish Peril – Conspiracy to take over Political Theory Hatred for communism and Judaism Foreign Policy Hitler predicted Germany’s impact on the world Sanctity of Life Cultural Hierarchy

6. Group Discussion By yourself, tell me what were Hitler’s beliefs and political views centered around? By yourself, write down your initial thought on Hitler’s beliefs and political views.

7. Germany After WWI Treaty of Versailles Germany accepted blame for the war Agreed to pay war reparations Germany was very bitter Nationalism Stab-in-back legend – lack of patriot support People started supporting Nationalist movements (Nazi Party) German’s today are afraid of Nationalism

8. Group Discussion As a group, discuss the following question: How did the Treaty of Versailles helped Hitler gain so much power?