The Rise of Totalitarianism

1. The Rise of Totalitarianism Witness History Audio: Brother Can You Spare a Dime? Politics in the Postwar World After the war, Europe faced economic instability as jobs were scarce and cities were ravaged. These factors led to political unrest. The U.S. was not affected so much economically, but was uneasy about the radical ideas immigrants might bring in, so it limited immigration from Europe. Section 2: The Western Democracies Stumble Note Taking Transparency 167A 1 of 9

2. The Rise of Totalitarianism Postwar Foreign Policy Peace seemed fragile after the war. France wanted to weaken Germany by enforcing the Treaty of Versailles, while Britain wanted to lesson the treaty’s effect on Germany. Many countries agreed to reduce their navies, and the League of Nations worked toward stopping aggression. Yet when Japan was allowed to invade Manchuria, other dictators took note. Section 2: The Western Democracies Stumble Postwar Economics While Europe struggled to return to a steady peacetime economy, the U.S. emerged as the economic leader. Affluent America bolstered Europe’s recovery. 2 of 9

3. The Rise of Totalitarianism The Great Depression The U.S. stock market crashed in 1929, ushering in the Great Depression. This was a global economic crisis that closed businesses and left behind many jobless, homeless, starving people. Section 2: The Western Democracies Stumble Witness History Video: The Great Depression and American Farmers Note Taking Transparency 167B 3 of 9

4. The Rise of Totalitarianism The Democracies React to the Depression The governments of Britain, France, and the United States struggled to help their people. President Roosevelt’s New Deal programs went a long way toward helping suffering Americans. Political radicals gained ground during this difficult time. Section 2: The Western Democracies Stumble Color Transparency 169: WPA Mural QuickTake Section Quiz Progress Monitoring Transparency 4 of 9

5. The Rise of Totalitarianism: Section 2 Note Taking Transparency 167A 5 of 9

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7. The Rise of Totalitarianism: Section 2 Color Transparency 169: WPA Mural 7 of 9

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