SYNOPSIS (quick summary)
Born in Austria in 1889, Adolf Hitler rose to
power in German politics as leader of the
National Socialist German Workers Party, also
known as the Nazi Party. Hitler was chancellor
of Germany from 1933 to 1945, and served as
dictator from 1934 to 1945. His policies
precipitated World War II and the Holocaust.
Hitler committed suicide with wife Eva Braun on
April 30, 1945, in his Berlin bunker.
1. Where was Hitler born and where did he become dictator?
2. Define Nazi (use the 2nd definition given): (learnersdictionary.com)
EARLY YEARS
Dictator Adolf Hitler was born in Branau am Inn, Austria, on April 20, 1889,
and was the fourth of six children born to Alois Hitler and Klara Polzl. When
Hitler was 3 years old, the family moved from Austria to Germany. As a
child, Hitler clashed frequently with his father. Following the death of his
younger brother, Edmund, in 1900, he became detached and introverted. His
father did not approve of his interest in fine art rather than business. In
addition to art, Hitler showed an early interest in German nationalism,
rejecting the authority of Austria-Hungary. This nationalism would become
the motivating force of Hitler's life.
3. What type of relationship did Hitler have with his father?
4. Define nationalism: (learnersdictionary.com)
5. Why do you believe nationalism would be appealing to Hitler or seen
as a motivator?
Alois (father) died suddenly in 1903. Two years later, Adolf's mother