Biography hitler ppt

Intro to Adolf Hitler

• Ruled Germany as dictator from

1933-1945

- Turned Germany into a powerful war machine and started WWII in 1939.

- Conquered most of Europe before he was defeated

Hitler’s Early Life

Born April 20, 1889

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Family

1. Father: Alois (52)

2. Mother: Klara (28)

- 2nd Cousins

Grandma was Maria Shicklgruber; nobody knew who his grandfather was.

Eventually Grandma married a Hiedler who signed papers saying Alois was his son.

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Biography hitler ppt

Low grades in high school – did not enjoy school.

- Hitler wanted to be an artist

4. Hitler is beat by his father Alois, severely a few times. His father died in 1903.

5. Hitler moved to Vienna to pursue an art degree in 1907.

First time he applied to art school he was rejected.

Hitler Finally Fits In

The German Army

1) Hitler fails physical exam in Vienna (Army)

2) Volunteered for service in German Army

- Served as messenger on the Western Front during WWI

- Hitler loved the army; hated soldiers who d