1. ITALIA, MOUSSOLINI STALIN, RUSSIA

2. DISCUSS

3.  We know that:  Germany and Italy are not in good shape  The Treaty of Versailles really screwed them  Dictatorship is on the Rise mainly because they appeal to the publics wants  They ensure dominance through oppression

4.  We’re going to talk about another Dictator; the most important one of the second world war

5. & Nazi expansion during the 1930s

6.  Hitler was an extremely popular leader  While the rest of the world was going through the great depression, Hitler offered his people good jobs (building weapons and Highways), a strong economy, social programs (like free vacations), ethnic price and a national purpose.  Hitler specifically targets children and brings Nazism to schools and creates mandatory after school programs  Even Germans who felt uncomfortable with all the militarism, propaganda, rallies and racial hatred (towards Jews and others) supported Hitler because life was better with him in power

7.  HITLER WASN’T A GENIUS! The truth is that Germany was heading towards economic disaster. Don't ever listen to people who say otherwise!

9. The WAVE?

10. What do you think of this picture?

11. GERMAN SYMBOLS…WHAT DO THEY MEAN?

12. Originally the Reichsadler “Imperial/National Eagle” Roman Eagle Standard Symbol of Power Changed to the Reichsadler “Federal/Imperial Eagle” Originally a symbol Used by ancient civilisations (Iran, China, Korea, Europe) The Vedic of Goodness of wealth And prosperity

13. WHAT ELSE DOES HITLER DO ENSURE HIS REIGN IN GERMANY? HOW DOES HE PROMOTE IT?

14. Why is propaganda important? Well… 1)It masks the truth (ex: Cake) 2)It spreads the word 3)It is effective 4)It sticks Propaganda is usually: 1)Repetitious 2)Simple 3)Image based 4)Sentimental

15.  Some people believe that advertising is a form of propaganda as it aims to persuade people to buy a certain product to make them feel a certain way. Propaganda is communication for the purpose of persuasion so they are linked in some way But we will talk about political propaganda

16.  Fear (safety of their jobs, their children, the fate of their country, stereotypes)  Charisma  Most importantly: He appealed to the interests and problems of the German people  THINK OF THE WAVE  HITLER AT WORK http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnpTWKKWQ 1o

17. EXAMPLE OF FEAR:Simple Fear Sticks Stereotypes

18. SIMPLICITY SYMBOL, A WAY TO TELL THAT THEY ARE JEWISH

20. EXAMPLE PROPAGANDA BY THE AMERICANS : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJT9XbX4Thg

21. How else does he ensure power? What would you do?

22. Signal obedience and glorify German nation #2 YOUTH PROGRAMS

23. What do you think is going on in this picture?

24. You’re completely right WHY DID HE WANT TO INFLUENCE GERMANY’S YOUTH?

25. HOW ABOUT THIS ONE?

26. IN POWER, WHAT NOW? TO ENSURE POWER HE NEEDS TO…

27.  According to the Treaty of Versailles, Germany was to have a tiny army (100,000 men), no navy & no air force  Hitler immediately broke the treaty by spending millions on weapons production and development  He warship and aircraft production was kept top secret  He created an army of “workers” that were trained like soldiers

28.  SO HE’S GOT AN ARMY… WHAT DO YOU THINK HE DOES?  A) SET DEFENSES, LOCKS GERMANY DOWN  B) DECIDES HES DONE RULING A COUNTRY AND GOES BACK TO VIENNA TO PAINT C) INVADES THE RHINELAND?

29.  The Rhineland is the German border with France  As part of the Treaty of Versailles the Germany Army could not enter this area  The Saar Region was occupied by the French as part of the treaty  Hitler moved the German army into the Rhineland and the Saar Region in 1935  France did nothing  The German people were very excited and Hitler gained further support

31.  Called the “ANSCHLUSS” or Union  Taking advantage of a weak Austrian government and a poor and humiliated Austrian people, Germany invades Austria and takes the country without firing a shot  Austria became part of Germany and Austrians were expected to call themselves Germans

32.  In 1938, Hitler claims that German speaking people in the Sudetenland (part of Czechoslovakia) were being mistreated  Hitler threatens to invade to save these people  An international conference is called  Only France, Britain, Italy and Germany are invited  Britain and France decide to persuade Czechoslovakia into giving Germany the Sudetenland in exchange for a promise of peace  This was known as “Appeasement” or “giving in to the demands of others”  Hitler breaks his promise immediately and invades the rest of Czechoslovakia

33. PEACE IN OUR TIME!

35.  Hitler wanted access to East Prussia (part of Germany that had been cut off from the rest of the country)  This was because of the “Polish Corridor” a path cut through Germany which gave Poland access to the ocean  Poland denied Germany access  Hitler invaded on Sept 1, 1939  England and France finally step in and declare war against Germany

37.  Germany expands by: 1. Invading the Rhineland (1935) 2. Invading the Saar Region (1935) 3. Unifies with Austria (Anschluss 1938) 4. Invades Czechoslovakia (1938) 5. Invades Poland in 1939 (the beginning of the WWII)

38. Was Hitler a Genius or was he at the right place at the right time?

39.  The following Countries practiced totalitarianism in the 1930’s: Germany, Italy, Russia, and Britain

40.  These are some of the important articles of the Treaty of Versailles:  Germany would pay $32,000,000,000 in reparations  Germany’s military is destroyed (no Aircraft, reduced Navy, 100,000 man army)  Germany lost all colonies  Germany lost almost 20% of its territory (to France, Poland and others)

41.  Hyperinflation means that people have more money and that prices will go down

42.  The Appeasement is when you do not give in