US HISTORY Name

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Topic 10 – World War II

Points Possible: 25 pts

Hitler’s Rise to Power

*Directions – In groups of 1-2 people, go to the Projects Page and click on the link “Hitler’s Rise to Power.” Research the links in order to answer the question, “Why did average Germans support Hitler’s rise to power and totalitarian dictatorship?”

Part 1 (Historical Background Factsheet):

Factor / Why is it important, or what were the effects upon Germany? / How did Hitler use it to his advantage?
Treaty of Versailles
Economic Depression
Weakness of the Weimar Republic
Hitler and the Nazi Party beliefs and promises

Part 2 (“Germany Awake”):

Hitler’s Rise to Power: Photographic History

1.  Choose one picture from those provided on the link, and (A) describe in detail what is happening in this picture, and (B) what this says about Hitler and the Nazis in their rise to power.

Nazi Propaganda

1.  Choose one propaganda poster provided on the link, and (A) describe in detail what is happening in this poster, including any slogans used, and (B) what this says about Hitler and the Nazis in their rise to power.

Part 3 (Writing Response):

Using specific examples from your research, write a paragraph that answers the question: “Why did average Germans support Hitler’s rise to power and totalitarian dictatorship?”