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- 31: Adolf Hitler
- Adolf Hitler was a German political and government leader. And he is one of the 20th century’s most powerful dictators, when he ruled Germany from 1933 to 1945.He turned Germany into a powerful war machine and provoked World War II in 1939,when he invaded Poland. He built the Nazi party into a mass movement. For sometime he dominated most of Europe and North Africa ... the bloodiest battles. He was wounded and received the Iron Cross for bravery. But he was never promoted higher than lance corporal. But after the war he found himself unable to find a job. After Germany’s defeat in 1918 he returned to Munich, remaining in the army until 1920.In September 1919 he joined the nationalist German Workers’ Party. In April 1920 he went to work full time for ...
- 32: Reasons America Declared War On Germany
- Reasons America Declared War On Germany In the years leading up to 1917, a multitude of reasons contributed to the American decision to declare war on Germany. These reasons include the German naval policy, allied propaganda, and America’s claim to world power. The German U-boats as well as the incident with the Lusitania prompted America to take action. Propaganda, exaggerated ... chances of getting concessions at the end of the war, thereby supporting its claim to world power. The Germans’ violation of American neutrality was a big part in America’s decision to declare war on Germany. One way in which they violated American neutrality was through the use of the U-boats. These boats were the cause of the deaths of numerous Americans who were in no way associated with ...
- 33: The Great Depression
- ... the smaller ones. Every government had its own opinion of what and how to get itself out of this crisis. As the struggle of the depression kept on growing Great Britain, United states of America, Germany and Japan initiated their own plan of escaping the grasp of the depression. There are similarities and differences in the strategies that the four nations use to predict a solution the depression. As a result of the depression two kinds of government emerged. In the United States and Great Britain it continued to be a liberal democracy and in Germany and Japan an authoritarian government prevailed. Great Britain, once the industrial leader had approximately two million unemployed people, with prices falling and a national deficit of one hundred and seventy million pounds plus a thirty ... was to reinforce flood control and reclamation by adding additional funding to those programs. And finally to add additional funds for federal buildings over the country. After nearly coming to victory in World War I, Germany was the victim of a devastating depression. “…the Depression caused more unemployment and misery in Germany that in any other country.” Many blamed Socialists, Jews, and foreigners for the problems caused by the depression. ...
- 34: World War I
- ... American neutrality soon proved difficult, if not right out impossible. American problems for neutrality arose from the efforts of the powers at war to stop supplies from reaching the enemy. In an attempt to starve Germany out of supplies, Great Britain was the first to declare a naval blockade by seizing ships that were en route to Germany. The seized ships included American ships, which cause President Wilson to protest the seizures as a violation of a neutral nation's right to freedom of the seas. In retaliation for the British blockade, Germany announced in February of 1915 a submarine war area around Britain. The submarine had just been developed and therefore, existing international law could not be made to fit it. Traditional warships were bound by ...
- 35: Hitler's Ambitions
- ... German army in World War I in August 1, 1914. This was an exciting moment in his life. At last Hitler had gone from his homeless days in Vienna to the army to fight for Germany. During the war Hitler was very lucky. He had gone two years straight without an injury, even after taking dangerous assignments of taking messages to the battlefield (History place). Luck was a major factor. The war however ended with the Germans losing and Germany becoming a republic (Heyes p13-15). This upset Hitler a great deal. He spent many days in great depression. The most important part of Hitler’s life was joining the German Worker’s Party. This ... people. This treaty pointed out that the Germans should reject the treaty of Versailles; citizenship determined by race, no Jew should be considered a German; and a strong central government to lead the people of Germany. After the meeting Hitler chose the swastika as the symbol of the party and changed the party’s name into the National Socialist German Worker’s party, in short Nazi (Heyes p30-31). Now ...
- 36: A Seize Of Power
- A Seize of Power After WWI, Germany was in a exceedingly unpleasant state. It had been forced, by the Treaty of Versailles, to take full blame for the war. This meant that Germany would have to pay reparations for all of the other countries. Reparations were even harder to pay since Germany was in the midst of one of the worst stagflation epidemics in history. Not to mention a brand new government, one that had nothing to do with the signing of this treaty, had taken ...
- 37: Why Kids Join Neo-Nazi Gangs
- ... bandage barriers, academic deficiencies and distinctive element from pop culture, such as violent themes in music, television and films. Many people believe that skinhead come from poor families only bid when kids were interviewed in Germany, Austria, Hungary, Poland and us confirm that skinhead activity in most cities is now more common in middle and upper middle class neighborhoods than it is in lower income areas. The focus in a gang ... drank, Siam, hunted and shoplifted. For contact sport, they would attack leftists Jewish memorials or the foreigners, depending on personal taste. the leader of the group has prowled police and journalists with unique insights into Germany's ultra night. His comrades are one of the decade's most chilling manifestation of European tribalism, a growing nation that blood and ethnicity can serue as a heaven against economic and political uncertainty. They ... which is something a 14 year old enjoyed. They would also promise candidates to go to a gun club. Those chosen for the violent route would be taken to practice combat techniques at former East Germany Army shooting grounds. They would also learn the art of bomb making. SHORTAGES OF JOB AND HOUSING CREATE FERTILE GROUNG ROR YOUNG NEO-NAZIS The skinheads have shown terrifying power to unleash violence against ...
- 38: Depression
- ... nations use to predict a solution the depression. As a result of the depression two kinds of government emerged. In the United States and Great Britain it continued to be a liberal democracy and in Germany and Japan an authoritarian government prevailed. Great Britain, once the industrial leader had approximately two million unemployed people, with prices falling and a national deficit of one hundred and seventy million pounds plus a thirty ... was to reinforce flood control and reclamation by adding additional funding to those programs. And finally to add additional funds for federal buildings over the country. After nearly coming to victory in World War I, Germany was the victim of a devastating depression. "…the Depression caused more unemployment and misery in Germany that in any other country." Many blamed Socialists, Jews, and foreigners for the problems caused by the depression. After World War I Adolf Hitler was pronounced Chancellor of Germany he commenced in a great ...
- 39: Adolf Hitler
- By: Paul Adolf Hitler, to some, was a great ruler, but to others he was a murderer. Hitler was the leader of the Nazi party and was the dictator of Germany. He ordered to have millions of Jews murdered or thrown in prisons. Adolf Hitler was born April 20, 1889, in a small town in Australia called Branuan. His dad's name was Alios Hitler and ... years later, Hitler went to Vienna to study art, while he was away his mother, Klara, died. Hitler's hate for Jews and Slavs grew and became fiercely nationalistic. In 1913 he moved to Munich, Germany to become part of the Australian Army. The army found him physically unfit to be in the service. World War I began August 1914 and Hitler immediately signed for the Germany Army and was accepted. He served as a messenger and was decorated twice for bravery after two near death experiences. He was promoted to corporal. While recovering from an battle injury that caused temporary ...
- 40: The Downfall of Communism in Eastern and Central Europe
- ... structure for political entities that lack the undisputed integrity of a nation state (48). With such problems as these to contend with in re-engineering their entire economic and political systems, the people of East Germany seemed to be in a particularly enviable position. Economically, they were poised to unite with one of the richest countries, having one of the strongest economies, in the entire world. In the competition for foreign investment, such an alliance gave the late German Democratic Republic a seemingly insurmountable lead over other nations. In regards to the political aspects of unification, it effectively left a Germany with no national or ethnic minorities, as well as having undisputed boundaries. As well, there was no need to create a constitution (although many of the pitfalls of constitution-building would have been easily-avoided due to the advantages Germany had), because the leaders of the GDR had joined the Federal Republic by accession and, accordingly, allowed its Basic Law to be extended over their territory. For all the good that seemed to be ...
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