Monday, Jan 26, 2015 Study Questions 1. What are Natural Resources and why do Countries need them? 2. What was the League of Nations? Glossary 3. What is Appeasement? Pg. 483

Review Fascism: Fascism: –Single Party Rule –Strong Military –Extreme nationalism. –Loyalty to the leader –**Response to the weak govt. and econ., post WWI** Mussolini/ Hitler Mussolini/ Hitler

Objectives Why did Japan want to build an empire? Why did Japan want to build an empire? Why appeasement and U.S. isolationism contribute to fascist aggression. (Why did they not stop Hitler and Mussolini)? Why appeasement and U.S. isolationism contribute to fascist aggression. (Why did they not stop Hitler and Mussolini)? What Territories did Italy and Germany take over? What Territories did Italy and Germany take over?

California State Standard 10:7:3 10:7:3 Analyze the rise, aggression, and human costs of totalitarian regimes (fascist and Communist) in Germany, Italy, and the Soviet Union, noting especially their common and dissimilar traits. Analyze the rise, aggression, and human costs of totalitarian regimes (fascist and Communist) in Germany, Italy, and the Soviet Union, noting especially their common and dissimilar traits.

Aggressor's Invade Nation’s Ch Pgs Main Idea As Germany, Italy, and Japan conquered other countries, the rest of the world did nothing to stop them (Appeasement) Why it Matters Now Many nations today take a more active and collective role in world affairs, as in the United Nations.

Aggressors Invade Nations Aggressors Invade Nations Setting the Stage Setting the Stage –Germany& Italy are set on conquering territory in weak nations –Britain, France, U.S. were distracted by econ. problems at home and want peace. U.S. does not want political ties with other nations  Hope for peace is pinned on weak League of Nations. –Japan’s econ. problems will set them up for military rule.

Military Gains Control of Japan –Japan signs Kellogg-Briand Pact (Not to engage in war) –Japan is in a Depression, many blame Govt. –Military Leaders, promise a solution  Win control of the country

Militarist vs. Fascist Japanese leaders are not Fascist Fascists, but rather militarists want to est. a new government Japanese leaders are not Fascist Fascists, but rather militarists want to est. a new government Militarist seek to return to Samurai tradition Militarist seek to return to Samurai tradition –Military rules govt. –Emperor is a symbol of govt. power Believe conquest will end econ. woes Believe conquest will end econ. woes Japanese Militarists

Japan Seeks an Empire Pacific Empire would: Pacific Empire would: 1.Provide needed raw materials 2.Room/food for rising population 3.Create market for goods –Japan captures Manchuria –Rich in coal & iron –First direct challenge to the League of Nations  League objects  Japan leaves league

–Japan continues into: China  China has larger army  Japan better equipped and trained  Japan easily defeat Chinese army –Rape of Nanjing  Japan soldiers commit rape, arson, looting, murder

The Rape of Nanjing, 1937 (Take at least 10 notes from the video)

Thursday, Jan 29, 2015 Study Questions Copy and define the terms and names on page 481 (except for appeasement) Copy and define the terms and names on page 481 (except for appeasement) 1. Axis Powers 1. Axis Powers 2. Francisco Franco 2. Francisco Franco 3. Isolationism 3. Isolationism 4. Third Reich 4. Third Reich 5. Munich Conference 5. Munich Conference 6. Compare the militarist in Japan with the European Fascists. 6. Compare the militarist in Japan with the European Fascists. 7. Which countries formed the Axis Powers? 7. Which countries formed the Axis Powers?

Mussolini Attacks Ethiopia Failure of League to stop Japan (invasion of Manchuria) encourages Italy! (who was not a member of the League?) Failure of League to stop Japan (invasion of Manchuria) encourages Italy! (who was not a member of the League?) Mussolini wants an Italian empire in Africa Mussolini wants an Italian empire in Africa –1935 Italy invades Ethiopia –Haille Selassie (Emperor) pleas to League for help The League does nothing again The League does nothing again MussoliniEmperor Selassie

Hitler Defies Versailles Treaty –Hitler vows to rebuild German Army –Direct violation of Versailles –German troops take Rhineland –Buffer zone between France & Germany –Rich in resources –Violation of Versailles Treaty

1936 Appeasement French and British want peace French and British want peace –Appeasement:  giving in to an aggressor to keep peace –Only encourages Hitler  Becomes even popular in Germany Germany, Italy, and Japan become Axis Powers (important) Germany, Italy, and Japan become Axis Powers (important)

Civil War Erupts in Spain – Republicans vs. Nationalist 1930s Spain’s government is democratic, but is in a struggle with Rebels 1930s Spain’s government is democratic, but is in a struggle with Rebels General Francisco Franco led revolt. General Francisco Franco led revolt. Germany & Italy send troops, tanks and airplanes to aid the fascists. Why did they help? Germany & Italy send troops, tanks and airplanes to aid the fascists. Why did they help? Spain’s government receive little foreign aid. Why did the West stay away? Spain’s government receive little foreign aid. Why did the West stay away?

Guernica by Pablo Picasso List the images that stand out to you. List the images that stand out to you. What makes these images catch your eye? Compare your answers to your neighbors. What makes these images catch your eye? Compare your answers to your neighbors. What were Picasso’s probable motives for painting Guernica? What were Picasso’s probable motives for painting Guernica? What feelings do you think Guernica stirred in the public in the late 1930’s? What feelings do you think Guernica stirred in the public in the late 1930’s?

Guernica by Pablo Picasso (pg. 484)

Guernica by Pablo Picasso List the images that stand out to you. List the images that stand out to you. What makes these images catch your eye? Compare your answers to your neighbors. What makes these images catch your eye? Compare your answers to your neighbors. What were Picasso’s probable motives for painting Guernica? Discuss your answer with your natural partner. What were Picasso’s probable motives for painting Guernica? Discuss your answer with your natural partner. What feelings do you think Guernica stirred in the public in the late 1930’s? What feelings do you think Guernica stirred in the public in the late 1930’s?

Hitler continues to expand March 1938, Hitler moves troops into Austria and annexes (take over) it March 1938, Hitler moves troops into Austria and annexes (take over) it –Breaks Versailles Treaty which prevented a union between Austria and Germany –Austrians support union w/ Germany France, Britain, U.S. again do nothing – Peace more important France, Britain, U.S. again do nothing – Peace more important

Hitler continues to expand Hitler wants the Sudetenland- demands Czechoslovakia give up land that contains German speaking people Hitler wants the Sudetenland- demands Czechoslovakia give up land that contains German speaking people

Munich Conference 9/29/1938 –Czechoslovakia refuses –Britain and France agree to let Germany have land if Hitler doesn’t further expand German borders –Hitler promises to respect new borders; but within a couple months takes the entire country of Czechoslovakia

Hitler & Stalin Make a Deal Russia still behind Industrialized nations Russia still behind Industrialized nations Stalin bargains with both sides Why? Stalin bargains with both sides Why? –Britain & France –Hitler August 23, 1939 – Soviet Union and Germany sign a non-aggression pact August 23, 1939 – Soviet Union and Germany sign a non-aggression pact –Promise to never attack each other –Germany has no threat of an attack from the east Hitler and Axis powers move unchecked across Europe Hitler and Axis powers move unchecked across Europe –Forces Britain and France’s hand

Objectives Why did Japan want to build an empire? Why did Japan want to build an empire? Why appeasement and U.S. isolationism contribute to fascist aggression. (Why did they not stop Hitler and Mussolini)? Why appeasement and U.S. isolationism contribute to fascist aggression. (Why did they not stop Hitler and Mussolini)? What Territories did Italy and Germany take over? What Territories did Italy and Germany take over?