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.

Describes the death of Hitler's father and the impact it had on him.

Describes Hitler's time in the Germany Army in World War I, his wounding at the Battle of the Somme, his return to the Front, the medals he won, his injury from chlorine gas, and how his hatred of Jews festered and grew.

Describes Hitler's trial and imprisonment after the attempted coup in 1923. The trial made Hitler famous and exposed the German public to his political ideas.

Describes the events surrounding Hitler being sworn in as Chancellor.

Describes Hitler's first days as Chancellor and the burning of the Reichstag by Communists. Hitler brought in an Emergency Decree to quell the dissent of the Communists, exaggerated in the media under pressure by Hitler.

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.

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.

Describes Hitler's family and his childhood.

Describes Hitler's early life in the years immediately after leaving high school and his failed attempt to get into an arts academy.

Describes Hitler's family and his birth.

Describes Hitler's experiences as he dealt with his mother's battle with cancer and her death, followed by his move to Vienna where he struggled in poverty.

Describes the events leading up to Hitler's campaign to become president, in hopes of replacing Paul von Hindenburg.

Describes the early successes of the Nazi Party, problems with the SA storm troopers, Hitler's relationship with his niece, and her suicide.

Discusses the intrigue within the Nazi Party as they maneuvered themselves into a position of power and helped Hitler to become Chancellor.

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.

Describes the conditions in post-WWI Germany that created fertile ground for Hitler's rise to power.

This site from ibiblio.org is a speech given by Adolf Hitler about the event called the Beer Hall Putsch.

An account of the rise of totalitarianism with the despotic, brutal leadership of both Stalin and Hitler depicted.