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Mini-biography
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Franco Ramirez Mayagoitia
Profesora: Sandra Izbeth López castillo
Escuela Preparatoria Oficial No.47 Humanidades

Adolf Hitler, born on April 20, 1889, in Braunau am Inn, Austria, was a German
political leader who rose to infamy as the dictator of Nazi Germany from 1934 to
1945. His actions led to the outbreak of World War II and the execution of the
Holocaust, which resulted in the deaths of six million Jews and millions of other
victims.
**Early Life:**
Hitler was born to Alois Hitler, a customs official, and Klara Pölzl. He grew up in a
middle-class family, enduring both a disciplined upbringing and a strained
relationship with his authoritarian father, who passed away when Adolf was 13.
Raised primarily in Linz, Austria, he harbored aspirations of becoming an artist but
was twice rejected by the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna.
**Military Service and Early Political Involvement:**
Moving to Munich, Germany, in 1913, Hitler enlisted in the Bavarian Army during
World War I. He served as a dispatch runner and was decorated for bravery,
receiving the Iron Cross, First Class. The war significantly influenced his worldview,
fostering a deep sense of German nationalism, anti-Semitism, and a conviction that
the war had ended in betrayal by civilian leaders, particularly Jewish and Marxist
groups.
**Rise to Power:**
Post-war Germany was marked by political chaos and economic turmoil. Hitler
joined the German Workers’ Party (DAP) in 1919, quickly rising to prominence
through his powerful oratory skills. By 1920, he had transformed the DAP into the
National Socialist German Workers’ Party (NSDAP), or the Nazi Party. In 1923,
attempting to overthrow the Weimar Republic, he led the failed Beer Hall Putsch in
Munich, resulting in his imprisonment. During this period, he penned “Mein Kampf,”
outlining his ideology and future plans for Germany.
**Path to Dictatorship:**
Released from prison in 1924, Hitler strategically rebuilt the Nazi Party, capitalizing
on the Great Depression’s impact on Germany. Economic hardship and political
instability increased public support for extremist solutions. The Nazis became the
largest party in the Reichstag by 1932. Through political maneuvers and leveraging
support from conservative elites and business interests, Hitler was appointed
Chancellor on January 30, 1933. Following the Reichstag Fire, he established a
totalitarian regime, consolidating power by eliminating political opponents and
enacting the Nuremberg Laws, which institutionalized racial discrimination against
Jews.
**World War II:**
Hitler’s aggressive foreign policy aimed at expanding German territory. This began
with the reoccupation of the Rhineland, the annexation of Austria, and the Munich
Agreement, permitting the seizure of the Sudetenland. On September 1, 1939,
Germany invaded Poland, triggering World War II. Hitler’s military campaigns
initially saw rapid successes, conquering much of Europe. However, the tide turned
with failed invasions, most notably the Soviet Union in 1941, and the entry of the
United States into the war after the attack on Pearl Harbor.
**The Final Solution:**
The war period witnessed the intensification of the Holocaust, Hitler’s plan for the
systematic extermination of Jews and other perceived enemies. Employing
concentration and extermination camps, the regime executed millions in what
remains one of history’s most horrific genocides.
**Downfall and Death:**
As the Allies advanced in 1944-1945, Germany faced inevitable defeat. Hitler’s

health and mental state deteriorated. Refusing to surrender, he withdrew to his
bunker in Berlin. As Soviet forces closed in, Hitler married Eva Braun on April 29,
1945. The following day, on April 30, 1945, they committed suicide. Hitler’s body
was subsequently burned to prevent it from becoming a trophy for the advancing
soldiers.
**Legacy:**
Adolf Hitler remains one of history’s most reviled figures, synonymous with tyranny,
genocide, and war. His ideology and actions left indelible scars worldwide,
reshaping geopolitical landscapes and leading to the establishment of the United
Nations and a universal commitment to preventing such atrocities in the future.
The life and legacy of Adolf Hitler serve as a grim reminder of the destructive
potential of totalitarianism, racism, and unchecked political power.

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Mini-biography

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Profesora: Sandra Izbeth López castillo

Escuela Preparatoria Oficial No.47 Humanidades

Military Service and Early Political Involvement:

World War II:

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As the Allies advanced in 1944-1945, Germany faced inevitable defeat. Hitler’s

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