Assignment: Contemporary History
Introduction
Adolph Hitler was a charismatic figure with remarkable oratory skills that he was able to use to unify the German people under his leadership by appealing to their sense of grievance over the outcome of WWI and the resulting conditions in Germany in the intervening period as well as to their pride in their nation and its history.
Instructions
Read Hitler's speech at the following link:
• Website- Berlin: Proclamation to the German Nation.
Address the following in a case study analysis:
• What factors, both internal and external, does Hitler blame Germany's problems on?
• In what ways does he appeal to the nationalism of the German people?
• What actions does he suggest that portend the measures that Germany will take in the coming decade, resulting in WWII and the Holocaust?
• As a German, not knowing the measures that Germany will take and suffering from the conditions Hitler describes, how would you respond to this speech?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.