Rise of Hitler: From 1918 to Chancellor

Rise of Hitler: From 1918 to Chancellor

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will understand:

 Adolf Hitler's background; 

 main events from 1918 that led to his eventual appointment as Chancellor of Germany in 1933.

What do you already know about Adolf Hitler?

Who Was Adolf Hitler?

Born in Austria

Considered himself German

Believed that Germans were superior to other nations

1913 left Austria to escape conscription

1914 - WW1 - Hitler saw this as his opportunity

Who was Adolf Hitler?

Adolf Hitler was a German dictator who led the Nazi Party and played a key role in World War II. He was known for his aggressive expansionist policies and his anti-Semitic beliefs.

Post-World War I Germany

After World War I, Germany faced economic hardship, political instability, and social unrest, creating a fertile ground for radical ideologies and political movements.

Treaty of Versailles

The Treaty of Versailles imposed heavy penalties on Germany, including territorial losses and significant reparations, which fueled resentment and a desire for revenge among the German population.

Rise of the Nazi Party

Amid the chaos and discontent, the Nazi Party, led by Hitler, gained support by promising to restore Germany's greatness and challenging the Treaty of Versailles.

Beer Hall Putsch

In 1923, Hitler attempted a failed coup known as the Beer Hall Putsch, but it helped him gain national attention and sympathy, laying the groundwork for his future political ascent.

Great Depression

The economic turmoil of the Great Depression in the early 1930s further destabilized Germany, leading to increased support for extremist parties like the Nazis.

Appointment as Chancellor

In 1933, President Hindenburg appointed Hitler as Chancellor, capitalizing on the political maneuvering and atmosphere of crisis to consolidate power and establish a totalitarian regime.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.