world war ii: the rise of dictators

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

World War II: The Rise of Dictators

TotalitarianDictatorAppeasement

Vocabulary

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.

Vocab cont…

Dictators of World War II

Dictators cont…

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

Who were these men?

4 Main Points…

What made them dictators?

1. Authoritarian Rule

2. Nationalism

3. Expansionism

4. Totalitarian Government

What made them dictators?

Italy in a deep financial depression after WWI

Mussolini promised order and prosperity

Introduced “fascism”Used “Blackshirts” to impose his rule.

Italy

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

Fascism

Weimar Republic weak and unpopularMassive inflationTwo 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

Germany

Totalitarian State – Nazis controlled everythingHuge public works programs Big business and labor under government controlMassive military build-up Indoctrinated the youthJews were persecuted as enemies of the state

Germany cont…

Hitler’s Aggression by 1939

Why did people support the Fascists over Democratic nations?

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

- Capitalism failed – Depression

Why did people support dictators?

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

Successes

- Fear of another Great War

- U.S. was bound to Neutrality

- Lack of preparation

- Was this the war people were expecting?

Why did the world stand by?