Instructional Video

Adolf Hitler- Mini Biography

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From his rise with the Nazi party and military assaults in World War II to the pervasive anti-Semitism that founded his political missions, this brief video will offer young historians a glimpse into the life and ambitions of Adolf Hitler.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Use this resource to supplement a lesson comparing and contrasting the rise of dictators and the styles of dictatorships
Classroom Considerations
  • Be sure to spend some time discussing how Hitler managed to rise to power and become chancellor, which is only briefly mentioned in this video
  • This resource would best be used for an analysis of Hitler as a dictator, rather than as an overview of World War II
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Pros
  • Includes multiple footage clips of Hitler's rise to power and World War II
  • Gives broad overview of Hitler's life in under five minutes
Cons
  • None
Common Core