1. Unit 5 Morehead STEM-2015-2016 Mr. Nazak
World War II
Unit 5
Morehead STEM
Mr. Nazak

2. Rise of Dictators
Many democratic nations of Europe turned to dictatorships
Causes
Economic Chaos- Great Depression, Inflation from WWI
Upset over World War I
Peace Settlements
Nations turned to 1 strong leader to guide the nation through troubled times- Totalitarian State
Nationalism strong, little personal freedoms
Discovering history: 20th century bios wwii political leaders

3. Benito Mussolini
Background- came from a middle class family, hated all organizations of religion, government, and social classes
Formed the Fascist Party- after WWI
Extreme Nationalists who wished to bring back Italy to the glory of the Roman Empire

4. Hideko Tojo Japan was ruled by a Monarchy prior to WWI
Military became more powerful than the government
Used military to grow economy through invasions
Emperor = figure head of government
Real power resided in most powerful military leader Tojo

5. Adolf Hitler Member of the German army during WWI.
Was recovering in a hospital when Germany surrendered- very upset by WWI’s end
Blamed Jewish government leaders for the loss of WWI, felt they “stabbed Germany in the back”
Joined Nazi party in 1919, became leader in 1921
Characteristics of Nazi Party
Violent Nationalism
Anti-Semitic (hatred of Jewish people and culture)
Extreme hatred of communism
Extreme hatred of German Republic
Armed “thugs”
1932- largest political party in Germany
1933- Hitler named Chancellor of Germany
1934- Germany became a 1 party nation

6. Vladimir Lenin Founder of the Bolshevik Party- “Peace, Land, Bread”
Became a Marxist follower in college and led the way for Marxism in Russia
No capitalism, economic equality among the people
Took over the Russian government in November of 1917 by capturing the Czar and the royal family.

7. Joseph Stalin Lenin died in 1924, leaving leadership open
Video Question:
What were the effects on the people and the country as a result of Stalin’s Five Year Plan?
Lenin died in 1924, leaving leadership open
Wished to make the Soviet Union an industrial power
Created the Five Year Plan (create an industrial nation completely controlled by the government = collectivization)
Joseph Stalin

10. Are You A Fascist?

11. Fascist Quiz results
0-20: liberal thinker, believe as U.S. forefathers in personal freedom and liberty.
Fascist: a leftist who poses an immediate risk!
21-40: open minded, believe the rights of an individual are more important than the state.
Fascist: the government should keep an eye on you!
41-60: like majority of Western society. Respect individual rights /personal freedoms
Fascist: wishy-washy, no real conviction, propaganda you may be swayed to go along with majority in supporting the state.
61-80: Democracy is OK. Feel freedom has been push around, you are worried about your country’s future.
Fascist: They Love You!!

12. Video Clips Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideko Tojo Josef Stalin
Mussolini: Mussolini and Fascism Discovery Ed
Lenin : Lenin rebuilds Russia Discovery Ed
Stalin: mojo
Tojo:
Hitler: mojo
Josef Stalin

13. Dictator Graphic Organizer
Materials required- Graphic Organizer, coloring utensils, Guided Notes- Rise of Dictators
Complete each box as outlined on the top of the graphic organizer.
You have until the end of class to complete your reflection and graphic organizer!