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Hitler 's Death Of World War II

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On April 20, 1889, Adolfus Hitler was born in Braunau am Inn, Austria. Hitler was the fourth child out of six born to his father Alois Hitler, and mother Klara Polzl. During his youth, Hitler often collided with his father’s viewpoints on things. For example, Hitler’s father despised Hitler’s deep interest in the fine arts. In 1900, after the death of his brother, Hitler became distant and lonely. Some believe that it was during this time that Hitler formed a taste for German nationalism. It was this taste that would soon be the driving force behind Hitlers motivation for war, world domination, and the attempted extermination of an entire population. Adolfus Hitler was the cause of World War II, and is single-handedly responsible for the …show more content…

Hitler began representing the party and exploiting his views of hatred towards the Treaty of Versailles, politicians, Marxism and Jewish people. Hitler eventually became chairman of the party in 1921. Hitler began making large steps forward in trying to progress the evolution of the Nazi Party and the revolution of Germany. On November 8, 1923, Hitler and his followers stormed a public meeting that included Bavarian prime minister Gustav Kahr at a beer hall in Munich, Germany. Hitler proclaimed that the national revolution was beginning and announced the creation of a new government. After a curt battle leading to several deaths, the attack recalled as the "Beer Hall Putsch" failed. After this failed attempt, Hitler was arrested and put in prison for high treason. During his nine months in prison Hitler wrote Mein Kampf, which translates to “My Struggle.” This novel basically outlines Hitlers plans of making Germany the greatest country in the world, and making a super race while doing so. Once out of prison Hitler ran for the presidency of Germany and was defeated after two voting rounds by the 84-year old Hindenburg. Later, Hindenburg agreed to appoint Hitler as Chancellor of Germany. However, Hitler began abusing his powers, using them to create a dictatorship. Hitler basically overthrew the German Government using his popularity and legal power

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