Adolf Hitler

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This paper argues the importance of teaching about the life and power of Adolf Hitler. It begins by discussing his childhood and then discusses his role in World War II and his perpetration of the Holocaust. It looks at the effect that the Holocaust had on the Jewish people and suggests that they thrived as a result of it. Finally the paper discusses Hitler's legacy.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Childhood
The Holocaust
Conclusion - Hitler's Legacy

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"Everyone was young once, and Hitler is no exception to that. As a child, Hitler had a father that was often distant and a mother that was overly attentive. Evidence from studies dealing with this type of arrangement indicate that this can have an adverse effect on a child growing up. Often these children are not well-adjusted and may be difficult or have trouble accepting and dealing with others when they grow older. Naturally, this can be very problematic, not only for the individual that has grown up this way but also for those that must live and work with that person (Nardo, 2002)."
"Hitler appears to fit into this profile quite well, as he obviously had issues with others and could not accept people that were different from him. Most people, however, do not take things as far as he did, but most of them also do not have the option of acquiring the kind of power that Hitler had. When he was very young he was whipped quite often by his father, which hurt his spirit more than his body (Nardo, 2002). However, where some people would feel broken and defeated from this type of behavior, it made Hitler strong and he vowed from a young age not to cry anymore when he was whipped (Stalcup, 2000)."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Dufner, A. (2003). Rise of Adolf Hitler. Greenhaven Press
• Gogerly, L. (2003). Adolf Hitler. Heinemann/Raintree.
• Nardo, D. (2002). Adolf Hitler. Lucent Books.
• Stalcup, B. (2000). Adolf Hitler. Greenhaven Press

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