Pre-World War II On the Edge

Why Do We Go to War?

WHAT DO YOU SEE?

What Makes a Good Leader?

Taking the Lead… Animal Conservation Laws Anti-Tobacco Movement regulate how many animals could be killed per year, and to establish proper hunting seasons, protected species list. Anti-Tobacco Movement banned smoking in restaurants and on public transportation, regulated the advertising of smoking and cigarettes. Created a tobacco tax. Welfare Programs largest public welfare programs in history, based on the philosophy that all people should share a standard of living.

Taking the Lead… “The People’s Car” Medical Advances Economic Recovery Created a car that every citizen could afford to buy. Created Jobs Medical Advances Government promoted significant advances in medical science. Economic Recovery Helped country to recover form significant depression massive spending programs to stimulate the economy, generate jobs and encourage economic growth.

Taking the Lead… Adolf Hitler National Socialist German Workers' Party (Nazi Party) Chancellor of Germany from 1933 to 1945 Initiated the start of WW2 in 1939 Central figure in the Holocaust- killed 6 million Jews

“Nature is cruel, so we may be cruel too… I have the right to remove millions of an inferior race that breeds like vermin” -Adolf Hitler

WWII Stats 73 million Casualties 24 Million Soldiers WWI: 41 million dead & wounded 24 Million Soldiers 34 Million Civilians Canada, Britain, France, Russian, Germany, Italy, Japan, China, and USA 6 Million Jews killed German Concentration Camps Work & Death Camps

How?

Pre-WWII- GERMANY 1) Treaty of Versailles Suppress Germany & Prevent Future War $5 Billion in Reparations Military reduced 100 000 standing army No subs, aircraft, or heavy artillery Colonies & land given to other Nations War Guilt WWI Germany’s Fault German People- Humiliated Economy Destroyed

Pre-WWII- GERMANY

Pre-WWII- GERMANY 2) Financial Crisis Inflation An increase in prices & decrease in value of money Borrowed money to pay for WWI Huge debt = Government Prints Money More Money = Less Values 1922- 300DM = 1USD 1923- 50 000DM = 1USD Life Savings Gone

Pre-WWII- GERMANY 3) Depression Economic Depression in Germany Suffered through similar issues Unemployment Wage reduction Businesses closing Struggled for the necessities of life

Pre-WWII- GERMANY “Believe me, our misery will increase! The Government itself is the biggest swindler and crook. People are starving on millions of marks! We will no longer submit! We want a dictatorship!” -Adolph Hitler

Pre-WWII- GERMANY 4) Political Instability No Party able to take control- Minority Govt. Conditions get worse = listen to extreme Nazi Party Govt. run by Army & Wealthy Privately owned Industry Increase Military Strength No Democratic Government Activities of Jews and Foreigners restricted Blamed for Economic struggles

Hitler’s Rise to Power Nazi Party becomes largest Party in German Parliament 1932- Hitler appointed Chancellor- Minority Government 2 Ideas: 1) We can control Hitler vs 2) He will control us

Hitler’s Rise to Power 1933- Parliament Building set on fire “Enabling Act” gives Hitler temporary control of Germany Nazi party eliminates enemies and opposition parties 1934- German President dies, Hitler declares himself head of state Adolf Hitler & Nazis = Dictatorship

Hitler’s Rise to Power