world war ii: the rise of dictators
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World War II: The Rise of Dictators. EQ: What dictators rose to power before World War II?. Vocabulary. Totalitarian Dictator Appeasement. Vocab cont…. Totalitarian State : Government in which a one party dictatorship regulates every aspect of citizens’ lives. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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?