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The Rise of Dictators in Europe 1930s Notes. Today’s Main Questions…. What makes an effective leader? What is the difference between the mindsets of fascism and communism? How does the U.S. government prevent the existence of a dictator in desperate times?. What is a dictator?.
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Today’s Main Questions… What makes an effective leader? What is the difference between the mindsets of fascism and communism? How does the U.S. government prevent the existence of a dictator in desperate times?
What is a dictator? Someone who has absolute power over a nation without having hereditary (through their family) link. Today we will learn about three influential dictators in Europe during WWII…
Mussolini and Fascism • The first major dictatorship was in Italy in 1919 • Benito Mussolini (“Il Duce”) founded the Fascist Party • Fascism – aggressive nationalism. Fascists believe the nation is always more important than the individual
Stalin and Communism • Began with Vladimir Lenin and Bolshevik Revolution during WWI. • Russia now known as United Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR). • Joseph Stalin takes over after Lenin dies in 1924. • Massive industrialization effort • People who resist are killed (8 to 10 million deaths)
Fascism vs. Communism…Don’t confuse the two! • Fascism • One political party with dictator • Very Religious • Use supply and demand, have different salaries • Very hostile to outsiders • Communism • One political party with dictator • Atheists • Economy is all planned out already, everyone is paid the same • Very suspicious of capitalists
Hitler and the Nazis (Fascism) • One of first recruits of National Socialist German Workers’ Party (NAZI). • The Nazis were nationalist and anti-communist. • Took power in 1934, began rebuilding German military
Some Hitler Background Info • He admired Mussolini and Fascism • He hated the Treaty of Versailles and the German government for accepting it. • Was arrested in 1923, wrote Mein Kampf (“My Struggle”) in prison • Outlined Aryan race and hatred for Jews • Blamed Jews for German defeat in WWI.
Hitler’s Rise to Power… What factors in Europe led to Hitler’s rise to power? Watch and find out… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2YEUhHFMHY&NR=1&feature=fvwp
Franklin D. Roosevelt U.S. President 1932-1945 Led the U.S., which is Capitalist Had as much power over the nation as any president in history. But he didn’t turn blame others for his country’s problems. DID THE STRUCTURES IN PLACE IN THE U.S. PREVENT A PERSON LIKE HITLER FROM TAKING POWER?!?!?!?!?!?