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World War II

Explore the rise of dictators like Mussolini, Tojo, Hitler, Lenin, and Stalin in Europe and Asia during World War II. Learn about the causes, characteristics of totalitarian states, and the impact on nations and people. Take a fascist quiz to assess your beliefs. Engage with video clips and complete a graphic organizer activity to deepen your understanding.

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World War II

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  1. World War II Unit 5 Morehead STEM-2015-2016 Mr. Nazak

  2. Rise of Dictators • Many democratic nations of Europe turned to dictatorships • Causes • Economic Chaos- Great Depression, Inflation from WWI • Upset over World War I • Peace Settlements • Nations turned to 1 strong leader to guide the nation through troubled times- Totalitarian State • Nationalism strong, little personal freedoms

  3. Benito Mussolini • Background- came from a middle class family, hated all organizations of religion, government, and social classes • Formed the Fascist Party- after WWI • Extreme Nationalists who wished to bring back Italy to the glory of the Roman Empire

  4. Hideko Tojo • Japan was ruled by a Monarchy prior to WWI • Military became more powerful than the government • Used military to grow economy through invasions • Emperor = figure head of government • Real power resided in most powerful military leader Tojo

  5. Adolf Hitler • Member of the German army during WWI. • Was recovering in a hospital when Germany surrendered- very upset by WWI’s end • Blamed Jewish government leaders for the loss of WWI, felt they “stabbed Germany in the back” • Joined Nazi party in 1919, became leader in 1921 • Characteristics of Nazi Party • Violent Nationalism • Anti-Semitic (hatred of Jewish people and culture) • Extreme hatred of communism • Extreme hatred of German Republic • Armed “thugs” • 1932- largest political party in Germany • 1933- Hitler named Chancellor of Germany • 1934- Germany became a 1 party nation

  6. Vladimir Lenin • Founder of the Bolshevik Party- “Peace, Land, Bread” • Became a Marxist follower in college and led the way for Marxism in Russia • No capitalism, economic equality among the people • Took over the Russian government in November of 1917 by capturing the Czar and the royal family.

  7. Video Question: What were the effects on the people and the country as a result of Stalin’s Five Year Plan? Joseph Stalin • Lenin died in 1924, leaving leadership open • Wished to make the Soviet Union an industrial power • Created the Five Year Plan (create an industrial nation completely controlled by the government = collectivization)

  8. Are You A Fascist?

  9. Fascist Quiz results • 0-20: liberal thinker, believe as U.S. forefathers in personal freedom and liberty. Fascist: a leftist who poses an immediate risk! • 21-40: open minded, believe the rights of an individual are more important than the state. Fascist: the government should keep an eye on you! • 41-60: like majority of Western society. Respect individual rights /personal freedoms Fascist: wishy-washy, no real conviction, propaganda you may be swayed to go along with majority in supporting the state. • 61-80: Democracy is OK. Feel freedom has been push around, you are worried about your country’s future. Fascist: They Love You!!

  10. Video Clips Benito Mussolini Hideko Tojo Adolf Hitler Josef Stalin

  11. Dictator Graphic Organizer • Materials required- Graphic Organizer, coloring utensils, Guided Notes- Rise of Dictators • Complete each box as outlined on the top of the graphic organizer. • You have until the end of class to complete your reflection and graphic organizer!

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