The Transformation of Hitler: From Nobody to Somebody
Explore the events that shaped Adolf Hitler's rise from obscurity to power, including his early life, experiences in World War I, and the societal conditions that influenced his path. Delve into insights from historians like Richard Evans, Ian Kershaw, and William L. Shirer to understand the key turning points in Hitler's life and the impact of events such as a lost war, revolution, and national humiliation. Uncover how Hitler's upbringing, failed aspirations as an artist, and military service contributed to his worldview and eventual transformation into one of history's most infamous figures.
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What events transformed Hitler from a nobody to a somebody ? Starter: In the back of your books, list anything you already know about Adolf Hitler.
Meet our resident historians for Nazi Germany: Richard Evans Ian Kershaw William L. Shirer
Without the changed conditions, the product of a lost war, revolution, and a pervasive sense of national humiliation, Hitler would have remained a nobody. Ian Kershaw, Hitler
What is Ian Kershaw referring to? a lost war ? revolution ? national humiliation ? Using our learning today (and some from our previous lessons), we will work out what Kershaw means by these events.
Hitler: 1888 to 1914 Create a mind map in your books, with Hitler before WWI at the centre. As we watch the video, write down: 1. Anything you think might help shape the type of person Hitler becomes. 2. Anything interesting you didn t know before. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMVy8_98I-o (-9:06)
What did we find out? Hitler had an abusive father. He moved to Vienna then Munich at a young age, and was for a brief period of time, homeless. He was an artist (a failed one).
Hitler, the soldier Create a mind map in your books, with Hitler, the soldier at the centre. How did Hitler s time as a soldier in WWI, and then his experience of the surrender, affect his view of himself and the world? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMVy8_98I-o (until 20:12).
What do historians think? William Shirer, in The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich, wrote this about Hitler s transformation during WWI. Read it with the person next to you, and note down any questions you have, and we ll see your classmates can answer them.
William L. Shirer, The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich
What event was most important in transforming Hitler from a nobody to a somebody ? In a paragraph, decide which event you think was most important in turning Hitler from a nobody to a somebody , was it... a lost war ? revolution ? national humiliation ? The most important event in transforming Hitler from a nobody to a somebody was...
