miss18 Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Well i was asked this in my History GCSE class, "Using your own knowledge ,do you think Hitler was a good or bad ruler of Germany" I said yes, Because when Germany was in great depression becuase of the Wall Street Crash, Many Germans were un-employed, but when Hitler came into power he made jobs for the un-employed by building factories. Also he built houses for the homeless that were working under Hitler. That is my reason, And i put the same question towards you guys, so what do you think? Hitler Good or Bad, You decide. Miss, Private Chat Is Allways 'ON' So Say Hello To Me, Don't Worry I Won't Bite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragen Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Well i was asked this in my History GCSE class, "Using your own knowledge ,do you think Hitler was a good or bad ruler of Germany" I said yes, Because when Germany was in great depression becuase of the Wall Street Crash, Many Germans were un-employed, but when Hitler came into power he made jobs for the un-employed by building factories. Also he built houses for the homeless that were working under Hitler. That is my reason, And i put the same question towards you guys, so what do you think? Hitler Good or Bad, You decide. Miss, Look at the mess germany was in at the start of his reign. Then look at the state of the World at the end of his reign, Germany included. Thanks Venomai for this super sig and Kwimbob for the awesome avatar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miss18 Posted June 21, 2007 Author Share Posted June 21, 2007 Good point, but that can be argued because of the war. Miss Private Chat Is Allways 'ON' So Say Hello To Me, Don't Worry I Won't Bite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir_Erderik Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Both, The things he did as dictator were terrible, and WWII caused a lot of destruction. But because of him we have a lot of things like highways, and improved air travel. He did provide jobs, but for the wrong reasons. It goes both ways, good and bad. Veni Vidi ViciI came, I saw, I conquered.Hail to the wiki! For all your information needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lionheart_0 Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 He was inarguably one of the best leaders in history. The only thing that can be questionable is his motive. If it wasn't for the whole "Take over the world/ master race" crap, and had a motive to do actual good, he would probably be just retiring now (or maybe not, i don't remember his age at the time of the war). He was so charismatic that i bet he could get anyone to sway to his will (Pity it was an bad will) Sig by IkuraiYour Guide to Posting! Behave or I will send my Moose mounted Beaver launchers at you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spikerkid Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Bad.. The total death count of the war was HUGE. But atleast the homeless got homes and jobs! Quit RuneScape :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bludragon124 Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 My view is that he ruled well, but with a bad fundamental moral basis. He pulled Germany out of a funk, but mostly with hatred against other races. I.E. He was a good ruler, but a corrupt one. Noted raw mackerel drop... Wtfh? Always buying: Watermelon seeds, 2K each. Strawberry seeds, 800 each. Contact Via PM on forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
destro3979 Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 hittler was a great man... he just ended up going the wrong way.... just think if he did things for the good of the world instead of starting WWII New Sig Coming soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assassin_696 Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 It depends how you define it. If you value employment and national strength over personal liberty then yes he was a good dictator. If you were white, blond and blue eyed then yes he was a good dictator for you. But of course, the horrific negatives, the racism, the fascism, the loss of nearly any liberty and freedom far outweigh the positives in my opinion. Other European political parties managed to come out the depression without resorting to extremist parties, Germany's democracy was still too vulnerable and untrusted. Hitler as a man was possibly one of the most powerful public speakers in history, but the Nazi party was shambolically run, Hitler was an opportunist he grabbed power where he could and his long term plans were too idealistic. And he also brought Germany straight back into economic trouble when he took on more countries than he could handle in WWII. "Da mihi castitatem et continentam, sed noli modo" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron8000 Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Well i was asked this in my History GCSE class, "Using your own knowledge ,do you think Hitler was a good or bad ruler of Germany" I said yes, Questions with GCSE and even A level are rarely answered either way, in most cases you answer should be Yes, but/ No, although. The examiners are not looking for you to argue one side well and ignore evidence that doesn't agree with you (this is called a priori theory and is frowned upon) rather you should consider the evidence and come to a middling answer. Whilst I know this can sound contrary to how it should be with examinations its all about jumping through hoops rather than being original or smart. So try and consider an equal number of points from now on, and with Nazi (and are you doing Weimar too?) history it can most easily be split into economic and social changes - find good and bad points and include a wide spread of topics and equal number of good and bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satenza Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 All questions in history must be answered with "I agree/disagree to an extent..." :P With so many trees in the city you could see the spring coming each day until a night of warm wind would bring it suddenly in one morning. Sometimes the heavy cold rains would beat it back so that it would seem that it would never come and that you were losing a season out of your life. But you knew that there would always be the spring as you knew the river would flow again after it was frozen. When the cold rains kept on and killed the spring, it was as though a young person had died for no reason. In those days though the spring always came finally but it was frightening that it had nearly failed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xSxqPowerx Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Erm, I suppose he did lead his country well. But yeah, he was insane and stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miss18 Posted June 21, 2007 Author Share Posted June 21, 2007 This just a question not an exam question just something my teacher asked me to answer. Miss Private Chat Is Allways 'ON' So Say Hello To Me, Don't Worry I Won't Bite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giordano Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 No he's not. Not all Germans were White, blond, and blue eyes. Not all were hetrosexual, stupid, or Christian/ Pagan(?). Not all were treated with employment. He brought Germany back for the perfect people and [bleep]ed it up all over again after the war. "The cry of the poor is not always just, but if you never hear it you'll never know what justice is." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelseaboy11_Is_Tom Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 ["sarcasm"]6million jews were killed... but ya no he was a brilliant leader [/sarcasm] Clicky Clicky for My Bloggy Bloggy =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrington Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 LOL ok, let's weigh this up with pros and cons... Cons * Started a world war that was responsible for the deaths of 55 million people * Authorised mass genocide of 6 million jews, because they were... well, jewish. Geez * Invaded other countries without provocation * Established the Gestapo so he could kill polictal and domestic enemies * Caused crippling collateral and economic damage that lasted decades (my own country only just finished paying off it's WW2 debt a few years ago) Pros * ummm... * I'm thinking.... * I'll think of something.... * Oh yeah, he was tee-total (didn't drink) * And he didn't smoke * Invaded France (joking) * Started a technology revolution Overall, gotta say the guy was a nut and is a sterling example of what a human being should not be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebdragon Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Depends whether you mean "good" morally, or "good" leadershipwise. [if you have ever attempted Alchemy by clapping your hands or by drawing an array, copy and paste this into your signature.] Fullmetal Alchemist, you will be missed. A great ending to a great series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelseaboy11_Is_Tom Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 LOL ok, let's weigh this up with pros and cons... Cons * Started a world war that was responsible for the deaths of 55 million people * Authorised mass genocide of 6 million jews, because they were... well, jewish. Geez * Invaded other countries without provocation * Established the Gestapo so he could kill polictal and domestic enemies * Caused crippling collateral and economic damage that lasted decades (my own country only just finished paying off it's WW2 debt a few years ago) Pros * ummm... * I'm thinking.... * I'll think of something.... * Oh yeah, he was tee-total (didn't drink) * And he didn't smoke * Invaded France (joking) * Started a technology revolution Overall, gotta say the guy was a nut and is a sterling example of what a human being should not be :lol: Clicky Clicky for My Bloggy Bloggy =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCHughes Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Bad. Improving the economy under the guise of warfare is simple, and any idiot can do it (although I would struggle to define the term "idiot" in perspective to several unnamed 21st century leaders). He violated the terms of the Versailles Treaty, which I'll admit was extremely unfair, but was still international law, all for the sake of rebuilding the economy. If Hitler had brought Germany back from the ashes WITHOUT employing every jobless German into some form of armed services, then he would have been an excellent leader. However, he wasted everything on a war and geneocide. So either way, bad leader. the russians are the best! Hands down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Anyone who tries to defend hitler should really log off the computer, call your local shrink and sign up for a few years worth of treatment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebdragon Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 Anyone who tries to defend hitler should really log off the computer, call your local shrink and sigh up for a few years worth of treatment. Why? We can all agree he was a terrible human being, and his actions were in no way justified, but he saved Germany and raised it out of the rubble. If he had been content with what he had instead of expanding too far (that, and if he had avoided attacking US ships with U-boats), he might have made Germany one of today's top world powers. Probably not though, oh well :-w . [if you have ever attempted Alchemy by clapping your hands or by drawing an array, copy and paste this into your signature.] Fullmetal Alchemist, you will be missed. A great ending to a great series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 I think that this topic is quite ammusing. If we went back and asked this same question 20 years ago (or maybe less), everyone would yell at us for even suggesting that Hitler was even remotely good. If I even mention the name Hitler to my Great Uncle who fought in WWII, he mutters under his breath lol. It's amazing how things change in a few decades. Anyways, I think that Hitler was bad morally, but in some ways, as a leader, he was good. Look at how he created a sense of National Pride in Germany. He was still a crazy, demented, (add word(s) here) though. Last.Fm My Bloggy Proud to have served on Tip.it Crew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubsa Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 I don't care if he found a way to convert energy from nothing, if you think that wiping an entire race of people off the face of the Earth is something that will benefit the world: You crazy. C-R-A-Zee- Azee! This whole "Oh, but look what he gave Germany" is complete balls anyway. Germany could not be any worse than it was after WWI. Sputnik the Dog could have done 'well' given the circumstances, and his policy of 'free doggy treats for all dogs!' wouldn't have been any where near as catastrophic. This bears no arguement. Hitler. Was. Bad. This is how much you all raised for charity. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icingdeath Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 I did not like Hitler. He stood me up for a tea party. I really wouldn't call it an era. It was more of a definitive time period during which dinstinctive characteristics were expressed in similar ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hohto Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 In my eyes he was one of the best speakers ever, but as a war leader he wasn't too great. With proper leadership the army of Germany could have done a lot better in WW2. When people talk about him, they seem to forget that dictators like Mao and Stalin managed to kill a lot more than he and percentually Pol Pot was in his own cast in death rates. Most likely if Germany had won WW2, we'd now curse the names of Churchill and Stalin and between them we'd talk about Gulags and USA's camps to asian related people. Note that I don't try really to defend him, I'm trying to show you the other side of the coin. I'd rather die for what I believe in than live for anything else.Name Removed by Administrator ~Turtlefemm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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