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The History Place

The History Place: The Rise of Adolf Hitler: Hitler Named Chancellor

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the events surrounding Hitler being sworn in as Chancellor.
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The History Place

The History Place: The Rise of Adolf Hitler: The Beer Hall Putsch

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the events leading up to and during the Beer Hall Putsch of 1923 where Hitler attempted, and failed, to lead an overthrow of the republican government.
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Handout
The History Place

The History Place: The Rise of Adolf Hitler: Great Depression Begins

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the beginning of the Great Depression in Germany and how Hitler's tactics now shifted to getting himself elected in order to achieve his goals.
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Website
Digital History

Digital History: The Rise of the Dictators [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Website
Library of Congress

Loc: Country Studies: Hitler and the Rise of National Socialism

For Students 9th - 10th
The rise of Adolf Hitler to dictatorial power as the leader of the NSDAP, the failed putsch of 1923, the Great Depression and its consequences for the growth of nationalistic ideas in Germany in the thirties.
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PPT
Tom Richey

Tom Richey: Slideshare: The Rise of Hitler

For Students 9th - 10th
History teacher, Tom Richey, provides a comprehensive overview of the Hitler's rise to power in this 77 slide presentation.
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Website
Flow of History

Flow of History: Adolf Hitler & the Rise of Nazism in Germany

For Students 9th - 10th
Hitler and the rise of Nazism is the focus of this site. Text accompanied by a colored graphic flowchart lay out all the details.
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Website
Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center

Yad Vashem: Rise of the Nazis and Beginning of Persecution

For Students 9th - 10th
The Nazi's goal was to expunge the Jewish people from society and strip them of all their rights. As Hitler rose to power, procedures were put in place to reach these goals. Read background information on the Nazi's rise to power and...
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Handout
The History Cat

The History Cat: Hitler's Power Grab: Hitler's Germany

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the conditions in post-WWI Germany that created fertile ground for Hitler's rise to power.
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Primary
Digital Public Library of America

Dpla: The Rise of Italian Fascism and Its Influence on Europe

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Website
The History Place

The History Place: Holocaust Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a chronology of the events between January 30, 1933 when Hitler became Chancellor and, and the year 1961 when Eichmann was on trial in Jerusalem. There are many useful links that connect you with pictures and photos.
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Website
University of South Florida

Holocaust Timeline: The Nazification of Germany

For Students 9th - 10th
This incredible site outlines the rise and implementation of the Nazi Party in Germany. While learning about Hitler's transformation of Germany, explore the incredible pictures, audio clips, maps, video clips, and an interactive quiz.
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: The in Between Years

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive AP European History learning module on the "Inbetween Years" following WWI, traces the years from the Treaty of Versailles to the rise of Nazi and Fascist regimes in Europe. Includes individual as well as collaborative...
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eBook
OpenStax

Open Stax: World War Ii 1941 1945: Origins of War: Europe, Asia and United States

For Students 11th - 12th
Examines the conditions that fostered the rise of Fascism and Nazism, the events during the lead-up to the outbreak of war, and what Roosevelt did to help affected nations yet still keep the United States neutral.
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Handout
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Ap Us History: 1890 1945: The Us in Wwi: The Treaty of Versailles

For Students 9th - 10th
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....
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of Us: Twentieth Century Monsters

For Students 9th - 10th
PBS provides a detailed overview of America's involvement in World War II and the political movements lead by evil dictators that were sprouting up in countries such as Germany, Spain, Italy, and Japan.
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Website
Mother Earth Travel

Mother Earth Travel: History of Germany: The Third Reich, 1933 45

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed account of the establishment of the Third Reich in Germany, Hitler's rise to power, and how the government of Germany changed after Hitler gained power in the 1920's.
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Road to Pearl Harbor

For Students 5th - 8th
A brief overview of the decade prior to the American entrance into World War II. Read about the rise in militarism in both Europe and Japan.
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Reactions to a Troubled World

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about the rising militarism and fascism in Europe and Asia as dictators expanded their territories. See how the United States reacted with its series of three neutrality acts.
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Other

King's College: Fascism

For Students 9th - 10th
Webpage dedicated to discussing fascism in Italy, Spain, Germany, Hungary, and Ethiopia. Fascist leaders Benito Mussolini, Francisco Franco, Adolf Hitler, Emperor Hirohito, Admiral Miklos Horthy, and Joseph Goebbels are also discussed.