1. The World Reacts to Hitler

2. 1933-1939 Western leaders are happy with Hitler’s economic reforms
A strong Europe needs a strong Germany
No one wanted another war
Most leaders, including Canada’s Mackenzie King favored giving Hitler what he wanted in order to avoid another war

3. Mackenzie King Diary from February 1938
“I believe Hitler was honest in what he said to me [in June 1937] and will control the situation for peace. He will, however, make known anew his purpose to have a real say in Europe … [Hitler is] indicating real leadership in an appalling European situation …”

4. Jewish Refugees Many German Jews tried to get out of Germany
Many countries would not accept large numbers of refugees. Why?
High unemployment, Anti-Semitism

5. S.S. St. Louis
March 1939
The SS St. Louis left Hamburg with 907 Jewish refugees on board
It sailed to Cuba, but the Cuban government wouldn’t let them on land.
Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Panama, The US, and Canada would not allow the refugees to enter their countries
The Ship returned to Antwerp
Many passengers would be killed by the Nazi’s

6. S.S. St. Louis
What is your reaction to Canada’s refusal to admit the refugees on the SS St. Louis?
In your notes, answer the following questions:
“All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good [people] do nothing.”
How does this quote apply to the SS St. Louis, and the situation of Jews in the 1930’s in general?
In your opinion, does Canada have a duty to accept refugees who are fleeing from dangerous situations? Why?

7. The road to War
Hitler was also planning to extend Germany’s borders
He started rebuilding the army, air force, and navy
This was against the Treaty of Versailles
Since no one tried to stop him rebuilding the military, he decided to use it

8. The road to war
He began to take over more and more territory in Europe
Each time he did, the other nations failed to react
Hitler learned that he could get what he wanted, without actually going to war
He believed the Western nations would never try to stop him

9. March 1936
Hitler sends troops into the Rhineland. This area was supposed to be a demilitarized zone.
September 1939
Hitler invades Poland claiming that Germans there are being attacked by Poles.
March 1939
Hitler takes over the rest of Czechoslovakia
October 1938
The leaders of Britain, France and Italy, but not Czechoslovakia meet with Hitler in Munich. They agree to let Hitler take over the Sudetenland. In exchange Hitler promises not to make any more territorial demands
March 1938
Hitler sends The Wehrmacht into Austria and annexes it to Germany

10. The road to war
The invasion of Poland in 1939 finally forced Britain, France, and Canada to act
Britain and France demand Germany withdraw
Germany doesn’t bother to reply
September 3, 1939 Britain and France declare war on Germany
September 10, 1939 Canada declares war on Germany

11. What differences do you see?

12. Canadian's Look Ahead
Think about what life was like in Canada just prior to Canada declaring war with Germany. How do you think people felt about going to war?
“I wasn’t patriotic. None of my buddies were. I just wanted some good clothes and hot showers and three decent meals a day and a few dollars for tobacco and beer in my pocket, and that’s about all I wanted …”
Barry Broadfoot of Toronto

13. Textbook p 111 Read p. 111 of the textbook
Answer the first two questions by the bullet points and question #1 at the bottom in your notes.
When finished label the rest of the map
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