promised jobs and benefits to all classes of people. Almost all Germans felt compelled to listen and obey Hitler's extreme ideas of fascism because for some, he was their last hope. Hitler knew how to win people's obedience, through their fears and insecurities. "Hitler successfully appealed to a Germany that was humiliated by defeat in World War I and the Treaty of Versailles of 1919."32 Hitler succeeded and began to regain Germany's strength. "Germany was too powerful to be suppressed for long."33 Hitler broke many rules contained in the Treaty of Versailles. For example, Hitler sent troops into the demilitarized Rhineland and the Frenc! h did not respond. This and other scenarios gave Hitler the incentive to invade other countries and ultimately, invade Poland and started World War II. With WWII came the dreadful horrors of the Holocaust. Hitler had ordered the deaths of at least five million Jews.34 Not only did he orchestrate these mass murders, but he also influenced countless individuals to think and act in the same disgraceful manner. Hitler may have had sick and shameful ideas but he certainly knew how to be a manipulative leader. He played on the fears and insecurities of the people and used their weaknesses to win their loyalty. In conclusion, The Treaty of Versailles was supposed to represent the peaceful ending to World War I, however, it became the prelude to another war. It was originally an effort to restore order and provide a peaceful conclusion to World War I. The ill feelings and economic upheaval that resulted provided the perfect climate for Hitler's dominance, in post-war Germany. The contributors/participants of Versailles had other motives behind the 'peace agreement' other than a peace settlement. Their selfish actions resulted in, not only the economic hardship of Germany, but inflation and unemployment in all of Europe. The severity of the reparations contained in this document set the...
