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Rise of Dictators. Germany. Japan. Italy. Emperor Hirohito/ Military leaders (Hideki Tojo ). Mussolini. Hitler. Dictator. Construct factories, highways (autobahn), manufacture weapons and increase size of military. Joined forces with industrialists (factory owners)
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Rise of Dictators Germany Japan Italy Emperor Hirohito/ Military leaders (Hideki Tojo) Mussolini Hitler Dictator Construct factories, highways (autobahn), manufacture weapons and increase size of military Joined forces with industrialists (factory owners) and large landowners Through foreign expansion (imperialism)in China and the Pacific Ocean Revives Economy Weak democratic government; communists Jews; communists; non-patriotic Germans; weak democratic government; gypsies, Slavs Weak democratic government German people a “master race” a “superrace” Promises to bring “back [Italy’s] ways of ancient greatness” ; glory of Roman Empire Military leaders made emperor symbol of state power Promotes nationalism Restore traditional and historical control of government to military Believed that nations must struggle-peaceful states were doomed to be conquered Built up military in violation of Treaty of Versailles; “Continuous struggle brings victory to the strong” Promotes militarism