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Do-NowDo-Now Please take a few moments to define
these terms using your textbook:
Totalitarianism Fascism Purge Nazism Axis Powers Appeasement
Wednesday, March 11th
AgendaFDR Video clipBeginning a new unit – WWII: rise of dictators
Homework
Leading Into World War II
24.1 - The 1920’s and 1930’s rise of dictators in the Soviet Union, Italy, Germany, & Spain
Do-Now:Please take a few moments to define these terms using your textbook
Totalitarianism Fascism Purge Nazism Axis Powers Appeasement
And meanwhile in Europe… 1936 Nuremburg Party Rally
Adolf Hitler leads 180,000 in an “Oath to Germany” Banners, flags, spotlights, stages Grand spectacles essential to building power
Totalitarian Government Totalitarian rule-
exerting total control over a nation dominates every aspect of life in that country power derived from the destruction of individuals those who disagree are silenced, beaten, killed
Fascism Fascism-
system of government marked by stringent social and economic control, a strong, centralized government usually headed by a dictator, and often a policy of belligerent nationalism
emphasizes the importance of a nation, or ethnic group, and the supreme authority of a leader
Fascist Dictators Adolf Hitler (Germany) Benito Mussolini (Italy)
Communism Communism-
A system of government based on the idea that all goods and land are owned by the society as a whole. The good of the community is placed above the good of the individual.
Although they share some similarities, communist and fascist leaders have historically been enemies
Do-NowDo-Now Please take a few moments to review
yesterday’s definitions.
Totalitarianism Fascism Purge Nazism Axis Powers Appeasement
Thursday, March 12th
Agenda• Notes on the rise of Dictators• Editorial Composition
HomeworkFinish your editorial, if you did not do so in class
Leading into World War II
24.1 - The 1920’s and 1930’s rise of dictators in the Soviet Union, Italy, Germany, & Spain
Soviet Union
Joseph Stalin Took over after Lenin died
(Lenin more moderate, NEP) 1924 “One great leap forward” a vicious brand of communism, reworked economy Like fascism, communism relies on a strong dictator, and
does not represent or preserve individual rights or freedoms
Stalin’s Economic Plan “Collectivization campaign” 5 year plan
Convert small family farms to huge, gov’t controlled plots
Belligerent Nationalism Faced with resistance, Stalin reacted:
forcing the poor off their lands confiscating the food they produced Sending millions to labor camps in Siberia
Agricultural production fell, forced rationing
Stalin’s Economic Plan (cont.) Also pursued rapid industrialization
Assigned millions of laborers from rural areas to build and run new industrial centers
All government money flowed into goods like: Iron, steel, oil, and coal… not into housing clothing,
consumer goods Resulted in shortages of essential products Standard of living plummeted
Despite troubles, by 1940, Stalin was successful The Soviet Union was a modern industrial power
Stalin’s Reign of Terror Political Domination via purges
“Purified” the Communist Party by removing opponents and anyone else he believed to be a threat to his power or ideas
Great Purge of 1939 Stalin’s agents arrested >7 million people >1 million executed, millions of others in camps Purges successfully eliminated any resistance
Fascism in Italy
Benito Mussolini “Il Duce,” the leader Fought and injured in WWI Believed the Versailles treaty deprived Italy Charismatic speaker, found supporters Formed the revolutionary Fascist party, 1919
Fascism in Italy Organized gangs of fascists
developed around Italy Vowed to end Italy’s economic problems Blackshirts – thugs who control the opposition
By 1922, Mussolini had built so much power, he threatened to march on Rome The king of Italy panicked and appointed him prime minister
Fascism in Italy
Goal 1: to improve economic conditions suspended elections, outlawed other political parties Established a dictatorship Firm control improved Italy’s economy
Other European nations commend him!
Fascism in Italy
Goal 2: to build an empire Dreams of a new Roman empire Fascist slogan: “A country is nothing without conquest”
1935, Italy invades Ethiopia Overpowered Ethiopian resistance Ethiopian emperor fled
Other European nations horrified!
Hitler’s Rise to Power
Austrian, wounded in WWI
Furious with Germany’s part in the Versailles treaty Stripped Germany of land and colonies Huge burden of debt for war damage in Fr, Bel, GB War-guilt clause which blamed Germany for starting WWI
The Nazi Party
1919, Hitler joins the National Socialist German Workers’ Party, or Nazi Party Fascism with German Nationalism and Racial Superiority
Hitler becomes leader of Nazi Party Powerful, fanatical public speaker Focus on German’s national humiliation drew support
Failed attempt to overthrow German Gov’t Hitler imprisoned, authors “Mein Kampf”
“Mein Kampf” “My Struggle,” composed in prison
Outlined Nazi philosophy His views on Germany’s problems
Blamed minorities for weakening Germany Notably, Jewish
Called for purification of the Aryan Race Removal of undesirable races = mass extermination / genocide
Nazi Propaganda
““White collar and manual workers of our people, White collar and manual workers of our people, you alone have to suffer the consequences of you alone have to suffer the consequences of this unheard-of treaty. Come and protest this unheard-of treaty. Come and protest against Germany being burdened with the war against Germany being burdened with the war guilt. Protest against the peace treaty of guilt. Protest against the peace treaty of Versailles which has been forced upon us…”Versailles which has been forced upon us…” -Nazi poster, Berlin, Germany, 1921-Nazi poster, Berlin, Germany, 1921
Germany turns to Hitler Great Depression hits Germany, 1930’s Nazi Party promises
National respect economic stabilization restored empire
1930 elections, Hitler loses to Paul von Hindenburg Hindenburg makes Hitler chancellor, head of German gov’t
Hitler as chancellor Ends freedom of speech, Violently silences critics using brownshirts, Nazi thugs
Hitler takes over German parliament burns down
Hitler blames communists Nazi party gains the majority Approved to pass a bill which would give
the Chancellor dictatorial powers
Hindenburg dies 1934
Hitler becomes both chancellor and president Calls himself “Der Fuhrer,” the leader
Do-NowDo-Now Please take a few moments to review
yesterday’s notes and familiarize yourself with the three profiles.
Joseph Stalin Benito Mussolini Adolf Hitler
Begin work on your editorial
Friday, March 13th
Agenda• Editorial Composition : Alerting the American Public to the rise of dictators abroad• Organizing information activity
HomeworkFinish your charts if not completed in class.Enjoy your weekend.
Newspaper Editorial Write a 2-3 paragraph editorial criticizing
Stalin’s, Mussolini’s, or Hitler’s rule.
Be specific. Use at LEAST 4 valid, accurate details.
Have a purpose for your writing. For example:1. To alert Americans to a growing danger abroad2. To inform the U.S. government that Americans care about
injustices in other countries3. To demonstrate how fortunate Americans are to live in a
democracy4. Choice
Do-NowDo-Now Please take out your homework to be
checked (5 charts on totalitarianism)
Organize the following terms into categories:
Totalitarianism Fascism Communism Purge Nazism Hitler Mussolini Stalin
Monday, March 16th
AgendaHW check & Do-NowGo over charts togetherPrep Student-taught lessons
HomeworkComplete your lesson plans for tomorrow. Supplement reading / prepare lesson materials. Come prepared to teach the class.
Please re-create the chart in your notebook.
Year
Leader
Supporters
Postwar Problems
Reasons for Public Support
Directions Use chapter 24, section 1& 2 and your notes from
yesterday to fill in the information for each country: Soviet Union Italy Germany Japan Spain
Charts should be completed for homework if not finished in class. You may work with ONE partner, if you prefer.
Germany
Year 1932
Leader Adolf Hitler – “Mein Kampf”
Supporters Nazi Party – “brownshirts”
Postwar Problems Hit by DepressionPeople living in poverty
Reasons for Public Support
Inflation, unemploymentEconomic depressionUnhappiness with Treaty of Versailles – appealed to citizens’ feelings of humiliation
ItalyYear 1922
Leader Benito Mussolini
Supporters Fascist Party – “blackshirts”
Postwar Problems Strikes, riotsEconomic problems
Reasons for Public Support
High unemploymentDissatisfaction with terms of Treaty of VersaillesMussolini – WWI Veteran
SpainYear 1939
Leader Francisco Franco
Supporters Fascist Party (Nationalists)
Postwar Problems Civil war – Nationalists backed by Germans; Republicans backed by SovietsLabor strikes
Reasons for Public Support
Liberal reforms in 1931 constitutionIntimidation
JapanYear 1931
Leader Military Leaders
Supporters Militarists
Postwar Problems Needed natural resources to modernize
Reasons for Public Support
Worsening economic problems
Soviet UnionYear 1924
Leader Stalin
Supporters Communists
Postwar Problems Economic failurePeople starving
Reasons for Public Support
Reign of TerrorGreat Purge
Student-Taught Lessons Form 5, even groups Learn of assigned topic Read and discuss assigned topic Prepare 3-5 minute lesson on topic HW:
Supplemental research / lesson materials preparation
Tomorrow: Present lesson to the class
Student Taught Lessons Group 1: pgs 803-805
Hitler becomes Chancellor – Germany Expands
Group 2: pgs 805-806 The Spanish Civil War
Group 3: pgs 807-808 Setting the Scene – Invasion of Poland
Group 4: pgs 808-810 War in the West
Group 5: pgs 810-811 The Battle of Britain
Evaluation: Completeness of Information (15 points)
Make sure the lesson includes all main ideas and important information from the assigned reading
Effectiveness of the lesson (5 points) The lesson achieved the desired learning and all students
understood the information presented.
Creativity (5 points) The lesson was delivered creatively and engaged the
students in some form.