The Rise of Dictators Chapter 17, Section 1
World Wide Economic Depression Germany, Italy, and Japan will come to be known as the “Axis Powers”. They attempt to solve their economic problems through conquest
USSR Stalin (Steel Man) Born Loseb Vissarionovich Jugashvili in 1878 Stalin assumes control of the government upon Lenin’s death in 1924
Stalin Collectivization of farms Rapid industrialization Millions were sent to labor camps
Purges Rid the country of all of his political enemies. 600,000 “political enemies”
Stalin Inefficient economy creates food shortages
20 million deaths are attributed to Stalin during his rule of the Soviet Union!
Italy Mussolini (Il Duce) 1922 Mussolini is named prime minister and later seizes control of the government
Used his “black shirts” to eliminate his political enemies
Mussolini Promised to end Italy’s economic problems Promises to re-establish the Roman Empire
Mussolini Italian economy improves Italy invades and conquers North Africa
Germany - Adolf Hitler (Der Furher) Nazi Party rises to power through intimidation and mass rallies. Hitler named the Chancellor of Germany in 1933
Hitler Promises Restore German pride and power Expand Germany’s border to include all Germanic people Stabilize the German economy Purify the German race
Hitler Eliminates opposition using “brown shirts” Germany rearms and expands Germany pride and economy is restored “Non-Desirables” are eliminated from the political process