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Chapter 23/Sec. 1 – The Rise of the Dictators

The Treaty of Versailles What was it?

How to France feel about?

How did Germany feel about it?

4 Effects of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany1.

2.

3.

4.

Define

Inflation:

A day’s wages in 1923 Germany!

HYPERINFLATION (Inflation on steroids!!!)- In 1919, $1 (American) could buy how many Deutschemarks?- How many Deutschemarks did it take to buy a loaf of bread in 1923?

The Weimar Republic1. German government from 1919-1933.

2. What form of government was it?

3. What forms of opposition did it face?

4. What is the one word that describes the Weimar Republic?

The Rise of Totalitarian Dictators in Europe

Mussolini & Fascism Rise in Italy!

Define Totalitarianism:

Define Dictatorship:

Benito Mussolini

FASCISM!1. What is the root meaning & symbolism of the word “fascism?” 2. Explain what “fascism” meant to Mussolini?

“Everything in the State, nothing outside the State, nothing against the State.” – Mussolini on Fascism

3 Facts about Benito Mussolini . . . 1.

2.

3.

Identify Italy on the map with the circle

What was Mussolini like after he took power in Germany? What changes did he bring to Italy?

Watch this clip of Mussolini speaking: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOv-Ncs7vQkWhat’s your impression of Mussolini’s speaking style?

What title was Mussolini referred to by his Italian subjects?

Il (meaning: )

Hitler Rises to Power in Germany

Adolf Hitler

3 Facts about Adolf Hitler …1.

2.

3.

What political party did Hitler join when he entered politics (full name)?

What was the nickname for this party?

Identify Germany on the map with the circle

While in prison, Hitler wrote Mein Kampf (“My Struggle”). What were some of the main ideas of this book?

Identify these terms/concepts as they relate to Hitler’s vision for Germany:

1. Anti-Democratic:

2. Aryan Race:

3. Anti-Semitism:

4. Militarism:

5. Lebensraum:

Very briefly, how did Hitler gain total power over Germany?

What title was Hitler referred to by his German subjects?

The (meaning: )

Other RegimesBriefly identify the state of other nations in the 1930’s…

Totalitarianism + Militarism = Invasion

Francisco Franco

Spain:

Joseph Stalin

Soviet Union:

Emperor Hirohito

Japan: Analysis: Think about the men & ideologies that ruled Europe & Asia in the 1930’s. How was the “stage set” for war?

Japan invades Manchuria 1. What geographical issue did Japan face?

2. Why did the military decide to invade Manchuria?

3. What philosophy did the powerful military represent?

4. How did Japan respond to the League of Nations criticism of the invasion?

Italy invades Ethiopia

Mussolini marches into Ethiopia

1. What was Mussolini’s purpose for invading and conquering Ethiopia?

2. How did the League of Nations respond to Haile Selassie’s (former leader of Ethiopia) plea to intervene on behalf of Ethiopia?

3. What does this (and the Japan/Manchurian situation) demonstrate about the League of Nations in the 1930’s?

Spain invades Spain! – The Spanish Civil War

Spanish female snipers during the Spanish Civil War

1. Spain in the 30’s was politically divided. What were the main sides?

2. How did other nations get involved in Spain’s civil war?

3. Which side ultimately won the war and ruled Spain?

Hitler Flexes His Muscle…

What was Hitler’s goal after he took power in Germany?

Why was this a problem?

Identify “Appeasement” & Neville Chamberlain

Hitler militarizes the Rhineland

The Anschluss

1. What did the Treaty of Versailles say about the Rhineland?

2. What was the strategic importance of the Rhineland?

3. What did France and Britain do about Hitler’s move?

4. What effect did this have on Hitler?

1. Why did Hitler want to unite Austria and Germany as one country?

2. What does “Anschluss” mean?

3. How did Hitler conquer Austria?

4. What was done to stop Hitler’s continued expansion?

The Sudetenland

1. Why was Hitler interested in a region of Czechoslovakia known as the Sudetenland?

2. What was the result of Hitler’s meeting at Munich with Neville Chamberlain and other leaders?

3. What did Chamberlain boost about the result of this meeting?

4. What term does the above decision demonstrate?