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  1. Hitler and Stalin

     Hitler and Stalin Joel A Souza Eng220 May 5, 2015 Jeffery Jack Hitler and Stalin The era before World War II saw the rise of two national leaders, Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin. Both of these men rose to power and drastically transformed their countries. Each leader had their own...

  2. Last Days of Hitler

    the last days of Hitler April 30th 1945 was Hitler’s last day. His death, on this day, was a culmination of many events that had come to pass in the previous months. The book that I am taking these facts from is “The Last Days of Hitler”. In order to understand how and why Hitler died one has to understand...

  3. Was the Dropping of the Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki Justified?

    Was the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki justified? Jazmyn Vanmidde It was 1939. Germany was under the power of Adolf Hitler and was intent on spreading its borders. A series of preceding events and a previous World War had the world’s patience with Germany worn thin. Russia...

  4. Joseph Stalin Rise the Scope of His Dictatorship

    Joseph Stalin Rise the Scope of his Dictatorship (1924-1934 : An Introduction During Stalin rise and strengthening of his power , he put into operation several drastic policies and modus operandi so as to realize his objectives these policies had a deep influence on Russian culture and traditions...

  5. Mussolini and Hitler

    WHY BY 1939, STALIN WAS ABLE TO ESTABLISH HIS TOTALITARIAN RULE ON RUSSIA? Stalin, a Russian dictator who gradually build up power after Lenin’s death. After a series of power struggle between his rival, Trotsky, he eventually rose up thus establishing his Totalitarian Rule in Russia. Stalin’s totalitarian...

  6. Why Did Stalin Rather Than Trotsky Emerge as Leader of the Ussr by 1929?

    communist party lost its leader. The lack of a leader was one of the main concerns of the party, as they needed to work in order to make the party grow and become stronger. Leon Trotsky was one of the key figures of the communist party which was one of the candidates to take Lenin’s place. But after...

  7. How Far Do You Agree That a Study of Russia in the Period from 1855 to 1956 Suggests That Change Was Always Imposed from Above?

    you agree that a study of Russia in the period from 1855 to 1956 suggests that change was always imposed from above? Throughout the period 1855-1956, it’s clear that with both the Tsars and the Bolsheviks, change was, often implemented from both the leaders and the people, However, under both Tsars...

  8. Hitler Leader

    Adolf Hitler A true great political leader takes full advantage of favorable conditions, is able to rule the people under poor circumstances, and most importantly has the full support of his/her people. Adolf Hitler, quite possibly one of the most despised human beings in the world, fits this description...

  9. Hitler V. Phelps

    The statement above is one hundred percent true. There are amazing people who make terrible mistakes in the world and can man up to them and at least try to fix their mistakes. However, there are a multitude of people out there who will never face their mistakes and will always run from them. This is because...

  10. Using these four passages and your own knowledge, assess the view that the most important element in maintaining Hitler’s regime in power between 1933 and 1945 was the consent of the German people.

    important element in maintaining Hitler’s regime in power between 1933 and 1945 was the consent of the German people. It is arguable that the most important element with regards to the maintenance of Hitler’s regime was the consent of the German people between 1933 and 1945. Other significant factors...

  11. Hitler and the Nazi State: Power and Control

    UNIT 6 PAPER 5b: HITLER AND THE NAZI STATE: POWER AND CONTROL 1933-1939 1. The Legacy of the Weimar government in explaining initial support for Nazi regime: acceptance of, and support for, Nazi rule among different social, economic and religious groups ▪ Germany became a Parliamentary Republic...

  12. In What Ways Does Orwell Criticize Soviet Communism in Animal Farm and to What Extent Is His Analysis Based on Real Historical Events?

    George Orwell was one of the first authors who spoke openly against the threats of Stalinism, after he experienced the troubles with the Soviet secret police during the Spanish War, which made him write Animal Farm as an open criticism to the way Soviet Communism was developing under the leadership of...

  13. Hitler

    Adolf Hitler: History Speech Born in Austria in 1889, Adolf Hitler rose quickly to the title of Chancellor of Germany swiftly following the disaster that was World War One for the Germans. He brought a nation out of the depths of post-war humiliation to the infamous powerhouse that Nazi Germany became...

  14. Ap Us History Chapters 34 and 35

    AP US History Ch 34-35 The American Pageant Test Study Guide Consider the 5 Ws when thinking about history: Who, What, When, Where, & Why/How is it important? Ch 34 The Great Depression and the New Deal, 1933-1939 (Ch 34 is Ch 33 in the 13th edition) Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s (FDR’s) affliction...

  15. History Stalin

    Agriculture By 1945 agriculture was must worse than it had been before even in comparison to industry. Many years before the war it was in a poor condition in relation to industry. Agriculture had collectivised in the late 20’s and early 30’s. Through collectivisation it had disrupted the agricultural...

  16. ARTICLE

    animals rebelliously plan to throw Mr. Jones out of the farm and they finally take advantage of the night when he forgets to feed the animals. The pigs, who taught themselves how to read, rename Manor Farm to Animal Farm. They also come up with seven commandments that all the animals must follow and print...

  17. To what extent was Ronald Reagan responsible for the end of the Cold War?

    To what extent was Ronald Reagan responsible for the end of the Cold War? Introduction During WWII Stalin and the Western allies joined forces because they feared what Hitler was capable of, namely ‘world domination’. After WWII when reconstruction began in Western Europe a bitter power struggle...

  18. Why Did Hitler Become Chancellor in 1933?

    To what extent was the Weimar government doomed from the start? There had been problems in three main areas when the Weimar government came into power; social, political and economic. These areas affected many people in Germany at the time; 1919 – 1923. Some of these problems were; effects of hyperinflation...

  19. Totalitarianism in Germany

    and the Soviet Union was brought upon by their respective leaders. In Italy, Benito Mussolini was able to persuade the king to declare him premier and to head a new coalition government by taking advantage of the countries vulnerability after the war. In Germany, Adolf Hitler rose to power through his...

  20. Raise of Stalin

    according to the testament of Lenin, was believed to be the potential leader, Stalin still became the party leader at the end. Stalin’s raise of power was a result of his political influences, social influences, his background, and approach to communism. Stalin had a great communist background, and...

  21. Stalin's Show Trials

    be criticized by some Communist Party members. Stalin gradually becmae more isolated and paranoid. After Sergei Kirov's support at the 1934 Party Conference, he was assassinated. It is thought that Stalin organized the assassination - he claimed it was evidence of a 'Trotskyite Plot'. He used the 'plot'...

  22. what was the short term significance of the purges on russian government and society

    What was the short term significance of the purges on Russian government and society? The Great terror of the USSR impacted its people greatly. For some, although very few, this impact was good. However, for the majority it was a time of despair, poverty and constantly looking over your shoulder. Primary...

  23. How Strong Was the Germans Economy

    Jack Haddow How successful were Hitler and the Nazis in securing a strong economy up to and during world war two Germany has faced ongoing economic problems since the end of the First World War. However, the sheer scale of the world economic depression that began in 1929 meant that Germany undoubtedly...

  24. The Main Factor That Allows Stalin to Rise to Power

    How far do you agree that the weaknesses and mistakes of Stalin’s rivals was the main factor allowing Stalin to rise to power? Throughout the summer of 1923, Lenin lay close to death, and a lull settled over the political struggle. But the battle lines were forming in the Politburo and Central Committee...

  25. Life Under Stalin

    The Real Life Under Stalin Joseph Stalin was a totalitarian dictator of the USSR for 25 years, from 1928 to 1953. Many things needed to be fixed in the USSR in those times. Stalin claimed he was fixing them. He fooled everybody into believing he was fixing these problems, but really, he lied and hid...

  26. Totalitarianism in the Twentieth Century

    The twentieth century was one mired in conflict and economic uncertainty in 

many parts of the world. In the early half of the century, the world was swept up in what 

is now known as World War I, and the groundwork was laid for revolution throughout 

Europe after the war, due to gross poverty and...

  27. Why Did the Cold War Begin?

    America and communist Russia since the start of the 20th century. In 1917, Russia was undergoing a revolution, headed by Vladimir Lenin and his Bolsheviks. Lenin emerged as a totalitarian dictator. However, from 1918-1921 there was a civil war between the Bolsheviks (Reds) and the Anti-Bolsheviks (Whites.)...

  28. Dbq : Should Fdr Be Impeached for Prolonging the Wwii ?

    World War II was an international military conflict joining what had initially been two separate conflicts. The first orginating in Asia in 1937 as the Second Sino-Japanese War, and the other in Europe in 1939 with the German invaison of Poland.This global conflict split the majority of the world's nations...

  29. Why did Stalin rather than Trotsky emerge as leader of the USSR in 1929?

    Why did Stalin rather than Trotsky emerge as the leader of the USSR in 1929? A power struggle for control of the Bolshevik party began after Vladimir Lenin's death in 1924. Among the several contenders, two of the most important names in this struggle were Leon Trotsky and Joseph Stalin. Ultimately...

  30. Barbarosa

    ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The invasion of USSR by the Germany in 1941 was the wish of Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler long ago. In his book “Mein Kampf” (My struggle) 1925, he clearly mentioned his belief to invade USSR for the sack of his idealogy...

  31. Why Did Stalin Gain the Struggle for Power

    Why did Stalin win the Struggle for Power? When Lenin died in 1924 his most likely successor was Trotsky. Trotsky was liked by the Russian people and he was the 'organising genius behind the Red Army during the Civil War'. After Lenin's death Trotsky made mistakes which allowed Stalin to win the struggle...

  32. Stalin Theories

    duplicity and ruthlessness, claiming that he deceived allies and opponents alike into believing that he took their ideas seriously when in reality, he was manipulating situations for his own purposes P.20 There are many rhetorical devices designed to mask Stalin’s ambition to become dictator There is...

  33. The Twenties and Thirties, Great Depression

    known and familiar discussion, Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler these names are known for causing fear and paranoia in people of their time. These two men have forever changed the history of the world. Josef Stalin or Uncle Joe Stalin as his country knew him was seen to the Russian people as a savior...

  34. Life Span Adolph Hitler

    Personality Adolph Hitler Carmine J. Palazzolo University Of Phoenix Description: The Abnormal Personality Development And Life Span Of Adolph Hitler Covering his childhood and environmental climate and upbringing to his demise and Death. Adolph Hitler suffered psychological...

  35. The Life of Adolf Hitler

    Early Life Adolf Hitler was born on 20 April 1889 in Braunau am Inn, Austria. His father, Alois Hitler (Also known as Alois Schicklgruber), was a customs official. His mother, Klara Polzl was a domestic servant who was 23 younger than her husband. Hitler is badly treated by his father and spoilt...

  36. To What Extent Was Adolf Hitler Personally Responsible for the Holocaust Between 1934 and 1942.

    To What extent was Adolf Hitler personally responsible for the Holocaust between 1934 and 1942. There can be no doubt that Hitler's behaviour throughout his political career, from the end of the First World War, until the end of the Second World War was characterised by radical anti-Semitism. In one...

  37. Adolf Hitler

    ADOLF HITLER 1 ADOLF HITLER 2 Adolf Hitler Adolf Hitler, the founder and leader of the National Socialist German Workers Party or Nazi Party, was born on April 20, 1889 in Braunau am Inn, Austria, to 52-year-old Alois Schickelgruber Hitler, the illegitimate...

  38. Essay

    forced to abdicate the throne by the Petrograd insurgents, and a provincial government is installed in his place. Crowned on May 26, 1894, Nicholas was neither trained nor inclined to rule, which did not help the autocracy he sought to preserve in an era desperate for change. The disastrous outcome of...

  39. To What Extent Does the Nature of Youth Organization in Totalitarian Regimes Are Similar

    IB diploma Extended Essay Research question: To what extent does the nature of youth organization in totalitarian regimes---------The Hitler youth and Komsomol Sigmund Freud once said: “throughout an individual’s childhood and adolescence, external forces are shaping his or her mind.” The youth is...

  40. The Start of World War Ii

    Start of World War II As part of the anti-British course, it was deemed necessary by Hitler to have Poland either a satellite state or otherwise neutralized. Hitler believed this necessary both on strategic grounds as a way of securing the Reich's eastern flank and on economic grounds as a way of evading...

  41. How Hitler Influenced the World

    How Hitler Influenced The World When someone thinks of an influential person, they mostly think of positive people. Some people like Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, and Henry Ford left a lasting impact on the world and their legacies will continue to live on into the future even after their time in the...

  42. How Did Hitler's Foereign Policy Lead to the Outbreak of World War Ii?

    On September 1st 1939, Adolf Hitler invaded Poland and two days later, Britain and France declared war on Germany. This outbreak of war can be traced back to Hitler’s foreign policy, which was greatly responsible World War II. Hitler had always been very popular in Germany due to the economic success...

  43. The Monstrosity of Adolf Hitler

    The Monstrous Acts of Adolf Hitler Adolf Hitler did not come into the world as a monster; he was the fourth, of six siblings, of Alois Schickelgruber and Klara Hitler. Although he later became a German Politian he was actually born in Austria on April 20th, 1889. He lived with his parents in the...

  44. Gandhi: His Life and Message for the World

    13-year-old Kasturbai wished to play games in the street she had to ask her thirteen-year-old husband, and he would frequently say not, for he was jealous. But she was headstrong and “made it a point to go out whenever and wherever she liked” (11). II. London A. Age nineteen, 1988: went to London to school ...

  45. Hitler

    Power Adolf Hitler was a very clever man until all the power went to his head towards the end of his life. On April 20, 1889 Adolf Hitler was born, some would say this was an evil day in society because he was responsible for the largest genocide in the world. Adolf Hitler’s alias was the Fuhrer of...

  46. Hitlers Rise to Fuhrer

    How did Hitler go from Chancellor to Fuhrer in Germany between 1933 and 1934? Between 1933 and 1934 there were a number of events that gave Adolf Hitler the opportunity to take control of Germany and rise from Chancellor of Germany to the Fuhrer. Hitler used many tactics and took up any chance to...

  47. Hitler Youth Essay

    Hitler Youth Essay – Modern History Hypothesis: With the support of the Hitler Youth, Adolf Hitler was trying to completely fulfil his dreams of “Lebensraum” as outlined in “Mein Kampf”. Therefore the real purpose behind the Hitler youth was to make the German youth obedient, fit, physically strong...

  48. Examine How Much the Economic Crisis of the Wall Street Crash Was Responsible for the Establishment of a One-Party State by 1933

    Nazi Party was the single political party in Germany. Hitler had been handed power through legal means, but how did he manage to create a one party state in Germany? Some historians argue it was due to the role Hindenburg and the political intrigues of politicians. The fear of Communism was important...

  49. Hitler and Mussolini

    Leadership of Hitler VS. Leadership of Mussolini Was Hitler actually a great leader or was he the downfall to the Nazi Regime? The Nazis were the cause of World War II, while the Fascist party run by Benito Mussolini was the cause of political chaos throughout Italy. Both of these dictators...

  50. Rise of Hitler

    The Rise of Hitler Before Hitler was known as an evil man who killed millions of people, he was a some-what normal young man. Hitler grew up with little friends, and he really wanted to make it as an artist. He is about 19 when he applies to study at the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts. He is striding...

  51. 'Hitlers Daughter' Book Review

    'Hitlers Daughter' A novel by Jackie French Title Hitlers Daughter Author Jackie French Publisher HarperCollinsPublishers Year 1999 Genre Teen fiction Hitlers Daughter won the children's book council, book of the year for young readers in 2000. The author Jackie...

  52. To What Extent Was Hilter Personally Responsible for the Holocaust (Not Complete)

    To what extent was Hitler personally responsible for the Holocaust? The word Holocaust comes from the Greek. “Holos” means “Whole”, while “Caustos” means “Burnt”1. This indicates straight away that the Holocaust has something to do with “burning out”. The Holocaust is also a strong example of Genocide...

  53. Hitler Cunningly Concealed His Aggression in the Years 1933-36 and This Explains His Diplomatic Success in Those Years’

    most notably between 33-35, Hitler could be said to be concealing his aggression whilst at others he is clearly showing unrestrained aggression, particularly from 1935 onwards. Hitler’s first piece of mastery came to light in the wake of the Geneva arms conference. Hitler cunningly supported the British...

  54. Hitler and World War Two

    profoundly bad as his detractors say he was. Adolf Hitler was that man and World War II was Hitler’s war.’ Explain why this statement would not satisfy historians as an adequate assessment of the reasons for the global war called World War II. To say that Adolf Hitler controlled a war that could debatably...

  55. Hitler

    Adolf Hitler (German: [ˈadɔlf ˈhɪtlɐ] ( listen); 20 April 1889 – 30 April 1945) was a German politician who was the leader of the Nazi Party (Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei; NSDAP), Chancellor of Germany from 1933 to 1945, and Führer ("leader") of Nazi Germany from 1934 to 1945. As dictator...

  56. Adolf Hitler: What Lead to the Holocaust

    Kayla Fritz Ms. Zaun English Comp. 2 10 August 2010 Adolf Hitler: What lead to the Holocaust Adolf Hitler was born on April 20th 1889. He was born in Braunau-am-Inn, Austria. His parents were Alois and Klara Hitler. Adolf had 4 siblings but only one survived, the rest died in their infancy...

  57. Was the appeasement policy of the late 1930s justified?

    Was the appeasement policy of the late 1930s justified? Explain your answer. Germany’s aggressive behaviour had always been met with appeasement by Britain and France in the 1930s. Appeasement explains the reluctance of getting involved so that a war could be avoided. Britain and France appeased...

  58. Origins of the Cold War

    in weapons of mass destruction was the worry. These two nations had a mutual dislike for each other but were forced to join as as allies against a common foe.The Cold War was a war between the united states and the soviet union. The reason they call it the cold war was because they never really got into...

  59. The Inevitable Second World War

    signs that it was bound to happen. After being forced to officially assume full responsibility for the damages of the First World War, Germany felt humiliated and resentful. Germany signed the Versailles Treaty, which demanded Germany to pay reparations costs of the war. Germany was stripped from...

  60. Why Do Those Who Are Stronger Have a Natural Right to Dominate Those Who Are Weaker

    Why do those who are stronger have a natural right to dominate those who are weaker? Imagine a world, where you have to listen to the strong and listen to the weak. Only the strong can stop you from what your hearts desire. The world would be catastrophic because of how the government and the president...