When Hitler came to power he was determined to make Germany a great power again and to dominate Europe. He had set out his ideas in a book called Mein Kampf (My Struggle) that he had written in prison in 1924. His main aims were
<span>To destroy the Treaty of Versailles imposed on Germany after her defeat in World War One.
Hitler felt the Treaty was unfair and most Germans supported this view.To unite all German speakers together in one country.
After World War One there were Germans living in many countries in Europe e.g. Austria, Czechoslovakia, Poland.
Hitler hoped that by uniting them together in one country he would create a powerful Germany or Grossdeutschland.
<span>To expand eastwards into the East (Poland, Russia) to gain land for Germany (Lebensraum- living space).
European leaders were shocked when this outrageous act happened.</span></span>
George Washington, this country owes many thanks to you and your service. You led us out of the depths of the American Revolution, for you had persuasion in military and politics. Your influence over the people of this great nation is like no other. As one of our founding fathers and as the first president of the United States, I can rightfully say that you are the Father of this Country. We can boldly recognize your accomplishments as the reason we're successful today. Your inspiration and perseverance in the war is, no doubt, led to the backbone of our stable country. So, this nation applauds your efforts to lead us out of the darkness, and we thank you for your persistence in everything you did.<span> </span>
