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