History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Concentration Camps
Examine the history behind the idea of concentration camps, one part of Hitler's solution to rid Germany of its "weak and inferior" citizens.
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Lebensraum: Living Space for the German Race
Resource provides a discussion of the concept of "Lebensraum," or "living space" for the German people. This was one of Hitler's main justifications for his military conquests.
BBC
Bbc: History: Churchill: The Gathering Storm
Professor John Charmley discusses whether Churchill has rewritten the history books to portray himself in a better light during the time of Appeasement or had he truly stood alone in his opposition of Hitler during the 1930's.
University of Utah
University of Utah: Continuum Magazine: The Nazi Olympics, Berlin 1936
The fascinating story of the Olympics held in Germany in 1936. Discusses the rise of Hitler, the potential boycott from the U.S., Jesse Owens, and the games themselves.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Text Sets: The Holocaust
This is a collection of 26 Grade-Leveled texts (6-11) on the topic The Holocaust. The Holocaust was one of the worst genocides in history, in which Adolph Hitler's Nazi Germany killed over six million Jews and five million others deemed...
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: The Rise of Italian Fascism and Its Influence on Europe
This collection uses primary sources to explore the rise of Italian Fascism and its influence on Europe including Adolf Hitler. Set includes an overview, primary sources, links to related resources, and a teaching guide.
Other
The Road Towards the Hitler Stalin Pact and Its Consequences
Essay describing the events surrounding the formation of the German-Soviet Nonaggression Pact in 1939. From a non-English site, but this particular page is English-only.
The History Place
The History Place: Rise of Adolph Hitler: Mein Kampf
This site from The History Place provides the blueprint for Germany's future, "Mein Kampf" which outlines categories of humanity, the superiority of Aryans, Aryan counterparts, the Jew, and military conquests. Contains quotes from "Mein...
Digital History
Digital History: The Rise of the Dictators [Pdf]
Use this lesson plan to explore the economic and political conditions in Europe after World War I as a result of the Treaty of Versailles that led to the rise of dictators in several countries. Read about the rise of Lenin and Stalin in...
Other
Greenville History Site: Germany 1919 33 Revision
An outline sheet that covers the history of the Weimar Republic in Germany from 1919 to 1933. The problems facing the republic are discussed along with reasons why the Weimar Republic eventually failed and was replaced by Hitler's...
BBC
Bbc History: World Wars: World War Two: Battle for Berlin
An account of the Battle for Berlin, which resulted in the death of Hitler and the end of World War Two in Europe.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Ap Us History: 1890 1945: The Us in Wwi: The Treaty of Versailles
Looks at the Treaty of Versailles, what its terms were, why America never ratified it or joined the League of Nations, why Germans grew to resent the burdens it imposed on them, and how this contributed to Hitler's rise to power....
The History Cat
The History Cat: World History: World War Ii
Learn about World War II history. Topics include Germany under the Nazis, appeasing Hitler, the Blitzkrieg, the bombing of London, and Berlin during the Cold War.
US Holocaust Memorial Museum
U.s. Holocaust Memorial Museum: Deadly Medicine: Creating the Master Race
An online exhibit that displays many artifacts and documents relating to the medical experiments done to European Jews by the Nazis.
Other
University of West England: German Proclamation on War With Ussr: June 22, 1941
Resource includes the text to Adolf Hitler's speech to the German people declaring war against Russia in 1941.
Colby College
Colby College: Building Up German Hegemony in Cent. Europe
Essay desribing Hitler's building up of the German army and how he violated the Treaty of Versailles from 1933 to 1938.
The History Place
The History Place: Germans Elect the Nazis
This site from The History Place is about Hitler's rise to power and his overwhelming election in 1933. The information is good and worth checking out on the subject.
Other
Sammler.com: Nazi Rule in Germany 1933 1945
This site from Sammler.com provides a history of German rule, beginning with the periods prior to Nazi Germany, are presented as is a brief review of the reign of Hitler.
Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center
Yad Vashem: The Invasion of the Soviet Union and the Beginnings of Mass Murder
Hitler invaded the Soviet Union in 1941 and indiscriminately shot Jewish women and children because they were worthless and couldn't contribute to the workforce. Read a summary of this invasion and how it related to Hitler's Final...
Digital History
Digital History: The Interstate Highway System
In 1956, President Dwight Eisenhower authorized the largest public works project in the history of the world. The president had been impressed by Hitler's autobahns and believed that a national system of highways was necessary to move...
US Holocaust Memorial Museum
U.s. Holocaust Memorial Museum: Euthanasia Program
A detailed article covering the establishment of the euthanasia program initiated by Adolf Hitler's regime.
US Holocaust Memorial Museum
U.s. Holocaust Memorial Museum: Timeline of Events
This comprehensive timeline tracks the Holocaust from it's roots to the Nuremberg Trials. This interactive timeline is broken down into 5 groups based on dates. Each grouping contains a short summary and multiple primary sources such as...
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: The Bombing of Germany
It took 6 years to defeat Hitler. This documentary discusses the American offensive, the strategic plans used to defeat Germany and the moral dilemma they faced.
Yale University
Avalon Project: Germany's Invasion of Poland
Links to four documents in which Adolph Hitler justifies his invasion of Poland and his response to Great Britain's objection to that act. Very interesting reading.
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