He was rejected from the art school in Austria because he was really only good at art where buildings and landscapes were the subject. He lacked the talent for drawing and painting people. He said the art school was run by the Jews and this is where some people believe came his hatred for this group. Germany was in a very desperate economic situation when Hitler came along He found out what the people wanted and gave it to them. He did help Germany economy at that time. I feel sorry for the innocent that were killed though!