What is greatness? Who can be considered as a great person? When we talk about a person being great, we often think about a good or a hero type of a person. We sometimes think of greatness as a heroic title to a person. A person with good qualities and a person that has great strength physically. But what does greatness in a person really mean? If someone asks you: "Was Adolf Hitler a great person?" what would you say? Knowing Hitler's history when he ordered the killings of the Jews and how the war started might have an affect on how you will answer. But if you look at how Hitler gained Germany's trust and confidence, how he took control of Germany and other countries, and how long he kept Germany fighting could show the meaning "Greatness" of a person in him.
             After Hitler came into power, the Nazi party took control over every aspect of everyday life. Hitler ordered the creation of a special police force to make sure that all opponents would be eliminated, the Gestapo. He also gave orders to set up a special force, which would be used to transport and take care of all political prisoners, and people who were thought to be inferior. The name of the force was the feared SS. Mass propaganda was used to persuade the German people that the "Fuhrer" would make the country strong and powerful again. They also used propaganda against the Jews and other minority groups that were considered enemies. Teachers had to belong to the Nazi party, and children were taught that Jews were the source of all their problems. Why did so many Germans follow Hitler? When he took power, the economy was basically non-existent and the country was in chaos after the earlier war. Many looked for answers and hope. Through Hitler's speeches and propaganda, the Germans believed that he was their answer. Hitler used his power to build his empire the way he wanted. And those who opposed were simply captured and killed. Everyone
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