Adolf Hitler's Unforgivable Acts

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Adolf Hitler came to power because of the desolate mood of Germany and economic depression that was caused by the loss of World War I. Hitler was a dynamic speaker and attracted many people that were ready for change in their despairing country. Hitler promised that he could provide changes that would benefit all Germans. As the reining dictator of Germany, Adolf Hitler began a war that resulted in unforgivable acts that left a lasting tragic mark on Germany.

Adolf Hitler was born to Alois Hitler and Klara Polzl in Braunau, Austria in 1889. Hitler's father Alois was an Austrian civil servant. He had a very short fuse and would often beat Adolf. His mother, Klara, had a warmer heart. She greatly encouraged Hitler to do what he wanted. She would often take her son's side when Alois would began a tantrum against Adolf. Hitler told his father he had a dream of becoming an artist. His father did not approve. Alois wanted his son to become a civil servant like himself. When Adolf hit the age of thirteen, his father passed away. Hitler gave up on school and his dream of being an artist when he applied at the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts and was rejected entry. At the age of nineteen, Hitler's mom passed away. He never told her of the devastating news that the school declined him. Hitler soon after joined the military when World War I started. After becoming injured, Hitler began going to the German Workers Party. The party soon realized Hitler's great speaking gift. The German Workers Party changed their name to the Nazi's. They selected Hitler as their leader. Soon millions came to hear Hitler speak. Hitler's power hit an all time high. (Witherbee 1).

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... let nothing stand in his way of carrying out his dream. Without a doubt, Hitler, through his determination, left an everlasting impact upon Germany and the world.

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