Introduction
Adolf Hitler is one of the most well-known personalities in the history of the mankind, This is mainly because of the World War II and the events that followed: It should be noted that during the Second World War there was a genocide of the Jewish population ,Called as the “Holocaust”. It is necessary to consider his political activities to comprehend the events before and during the war.
Early Political Involvement
Adolf Hitler also started his political career after first World War, when he was shocked with the German defeat and Versailles treaty.
1.Joining the German Workers Party (DAP – Deutsche Arbeiterpartei )
2.The first political party that Hitler gained membership in was the DAP or the German Workers’ Party this was in 1919. Thus, being a great speaker who could easily rally people to his side in a short time.
3.He developed the DAP into the National Socialist German Workers’ party or commonly known as The Nazis or the NSDAP.
Beer Hall Putsch:
1. Again, in the year 1923 after Mussolini march toward Rome let has staged beer hall putsch in Munich.
2. This revolt did not succeed and Hitler was incarcerated, during his imprisonment he wrote “Mein Kampf” in which he laid down his beliefs and strategies.
Rise to Power:
1.Economic Turmoil and Public Discontent: The following codes will, therefore, represent the corresponding text:
2.The Great Depression in 1929 sharply impacted Germany’s economy in areas of unemployment and observers saw increased signs of dissent among the populace.
Political Manoeuvring:
1.Thus, the Nazi Party had become the largest party in the Reichstag by as early as 1932.
2.Resistance was first formed when Hitler, was elected as the chancellor of Germany on the 30th of January in 1933.
Consolidation of Power:
1.Hitler got the pretext by burning the Reichstag in February 1933 to pass the Reichstag Fire Decree which removed civil liberties and shut down opposition.
2.In March 1933, Hitler got the Enabling Act which made him legal dictator of Germany and in practice destroyed the Weimar Republic.
Policies and Governance:
When in power, Hitler was able to adopt policies that gave Germany a facelift and achieve some accomplishments though at the same time the regime committed horrible acts.
Economic and Social Policies:
Transfer of the patient is done by the following:
1.Whether it was the Autobahn or other similar big construction projects, unemployment diminished effectively.
2.Propaganda was used to celebrate the Nazi party, and to support ideas of the superiority of the Aryan race and against the Jews.
Militarization and Expansionism:
1. Hitler broke the Treaty of Versailles by rearranging Germany and expansion purposes.
2.His invasion of Austria in 1938 and the invasion of Czechoslovakia demonstrated this action.
Persecution and the Holocaust:
1.Many Jews and other political enemies and minorities have been subjected to heinous acts of cruelty.
2.The former formalized racism, while the latter resulted in the extermination of two Jewish populations, six million in total.
World War II
Invasion of Poland:
1. On September 1, 1939, Germany attacked Poland with this attack bringing Britain and France into the war by declaring a war on Germany.
2.This inevitably led to the outbreak of World War II.
Early Successes and Turning Points:
1.These first successes comprised the France’s rapid subjugation as well as the formation of the Axis Alliance.
2.The attack on the Soviet Union in June 1941 (Barbarossa) initially did well but levelled off and can be considered another key moment.
Decline and Defeat:
1.Germany was gradually encircled through Allies’ invasion of Normandy that took place in June, 1944 and the soviet advance into the country from the east.
2.Those are examples of specific historical behavioural outcomes, namely, Hitler’s decision not to surrender which prolonged the war.
Conclusion
Adolf Hitler journey with political parties from the DAP to the final downfall elicited a lot of impact in field of world politics. His way to power used economic crisis and patriotism results in the authoritarian government, imperialism, and war crimes. It is still critical to acquire this knowledge so that society does not have to write similar pages in its history book again.
