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Hitler is born in Austria
Historical Significance:
- The birth of the man behind the Holocaust and World War II -
Hitler moves to Vienna
Cause and Effect:
-After moving to Vienna, Hitler obtained Anti-Semitic beliefs
-This is the beginning of his hatred towards Jews (he sees them as a power and money-hungry race)
-During his stay in Vienna, Hitler engages in lots of political activity
-Aside from the Jews, he also acquires hatred for the Bolsheviks -
Hitler's mother dies
Historical Significance:
-Hitler was devastated by his mother's death and according to the doctor, he had never seen anyone with as much grief as Hitler over the loss of his mother
-Her death fueled Hitler's hatred for Jews, since the doctor (who was Jewish) made her go through so much painful treatment with no success (He made her suffer for no reason) -
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Hitler fights in World War 1
Continuity and Change
-Fought in the WWI for Germany
-Began his experience in war
-The end of the war was a disaster for Hitler because of Germany's humiliation (Hitler was very passionate about his country) -
British soldier chooses to let Hitler go during WWI
Historical Perspective:
-In this moment, an act of kindness from a British soldier went on to become one of the biggest mistakes in history
-The soldier thought he was doing something kind, but later on came to regret it as he discovered he could have stopped the creation of the Nazi party, the Holocaust and maybe even WWII in he had just killed Hitler -
Hitler joins the German Worker's Party
Historical Significance:
-Hitler is influenced by the group's Anti-Semitic beliefs
-This becomes the beginning of Hitler's involvement in politics
-Through his participation in the German Worker's Party, Hitler spreads his views of Jews and he gains popularity -
End of WWI
Cause and Effect:
-The loss of Germany in the war and the humiliation it had to endure caused Hitler to gain more hatred towards Jews (he thought Jewish-Germans were behind the signing of the Treaty; and they stabbed Germany in the back by signing the treaty)
-Wounded his passion and love for his country -
The Nazi Party is formed
Historical Significance:
- This party believed that no Jew could be considered German and rejects the Treaty of Versailles
-Adopts the swastika as its symbol
-The creation of the movement that went on to initiate the biggest massacre in history -
Hitler delivers "Twenty-Five Theses" to nearly 2000 people
Cause and Effect:
- This speech invoked Hitler's views into the minds of about 2000 people
-People gained respect for Hitler as he was able to calm a rowdy crowd and was able to appease the public with his propaganda and speaking skills -
Hitler becomes leader of the Nazi Party
Historical Significance:
- Hitler is elected as leader of the Nazi Party after gaining 543 votes for him and only one against
- The beginning of his movement towards the Holocaust and the brainwashing of non-Jewish Germans -
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The Nazi Party comes into power after the Great Depression
Continuity and Change:
-After millions lose their jobs and Germans are vulnerable, Hitler realises his opportunity has arrived
- Germans are willing to listen to anyone because of their helplessness
-The beginning of Hitler's power over Germany -
The Holocaust begins
Historical Significance:
-The start of the biggest massacre in history
-Would go on to be the cause of death of at least 6 million Jews in concentration camps -
Hindenburg Appoints Hitler Chancellor of Germany
Cause and Effect:
-Gave Hitler a "seizure of power"
-Gained more confidence and support from more politicians
-Hitler's popularity grew -
Nazi Concentration Camp at Dachau is Opened
Ethical Dimension:
-The first Nazi concentration camp, would go on to be the start of thousands more
-Political opponents of the Nazi regime, Jehovah's Witnesses, homosexual and anti-social people are interned, among others
-It was wrong to intern these people just for their beliefs and behaviours -
Hitler becomes leader of Germany after Hindenburg's death
Cause and Effect:
-Hitler now had full authority to do whatever he pleased
-Gained control over all of Germany -
Nazi Germany Establishes Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp
Historical Significance:
-Affected the lives of thousands of people
-More and more people are imprisoned in concentration camps -
Hitler invades Poland, Britain and France declare war on Germany
Historical Significance:
-Two of the world's most powerful nations are now against Germany
-Residents of Poland are exposed to the Nazi regime -
Auschwitz Concentration Camp is opened
Cause and Effect:
-Largest Nazi concentration camp
-Over a million Jews were interned, and many other types of people as well
-Thought of as the worst Nazi concentration camp -
Hitler declares war on the USA
Historical Significance:
-The beginning of WW2
-Happened four days after Japan bombed Pearl Harbour -
Hitler commits suicide
Historical Significance:
-The death of one of the most notorious and diabolical political figures of all time
