EQ: What dictators rose to power before World War II?

Totalitarian Dictator Appeasement

Totalitarian State: Government in which a one party dictatorship regulates every aspect of citizens’ lives. Dictator: Ruler who has complete control over a government Appeasement: Policy of giving in to an aggressor’s demands in order to keep the peace.

-Adolf Hitler, Germany -Josef Stalin, U.S.S.R. -Benito Mussolini, Italy -Francisco Franco, Spain -Tojo and Other Militarists, Japan

4 Main Points…

1. Authoritarian Rule 2. Nationalism 3. Expansionism 4. Totalitarian Government

Italy in a deep financial depression after WWI Mussolini promised order and prosperity Introduced “fascism” Used “Blackshirts” to impose his rule.

Dictatorship; government controls business; repress of opposition, and extreme nationalism

Weimar Republic weak and unpopular Massive inflation Two revolutions against Weimar Republic. Once Hitler tried to seize power unsuccessfully. Went to jail for 1 year. Hitler forms Nazi Party, promises reform, is elected as Chancellor in 1933 Becomes dictator by 1934

Totalitarian State – Nazis controlled everything Huge public works programs Big business and labor under government control Massive military build-up Indoctrinated the youth Jews were persecuted as enemies of the state

- Success of authoritarians - Weakness of democracies - Pride and nationalism - Promise of growth - Rise in power during a time of decline - Capitalism failed – Depression

- The trains ran on time - They beat the Depression - The Five Year Plans succeeded - They inspired their people - Brought back pride

- Fear of another Great War - U.S. was bound to Neutrality - Lack of preparation - Was this the war people were expecting?