underlying causes of world war ii: the rise of dictators
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Underlying Causes of World War II: The Rise of Dictators. US History: Spiconardi . Government control/censorship of the media. Extreme nationalism. State control of the economy. Strict discipline. Rule by a dictator. FASCISM. Use of violence fear and terror. Strong military. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
US History: Spiconardi
Underlying Causes of World War II: The Rise of Dictators
The Rise of FascismFascism militant political movement which
emphasized loyalty to the state and obedience to a leader Extreme
nationalism
Strict discipline
Rule by a dictator
Loyalty to the leader
Use of violence fear and
terror
Strong military
Government control/censorship of the
media
State control of
the economy Fascist
are usually anti-communist and imperialist
Fascism in ItalyBenito Mussolini
Promised strong leadershipVowed to revive the economy Vowed rebuild armed forces after
WWI lossesPromised to build a new Roman
EmpireItaly was made it didn’t receive colonies
under the Treaty of VersaillesAppointed prime minister of Italy
after threatening to overthrow the King of Italy
Mussolini creates the first fascist state in the world
Fascism in Italy Italy Under Mussolini
Outlawed all political parties except for the Fascists.
Censored radio broadcasts and newspapers
Jailed any political opponentsAllied himself with industrialists and
large landowners to improve Italy’s economy
Mussolini liked to be photographed with his shirt off. He liked to show off his physique
Mussolini was nicknamed “Il Duce,” which
means the leader
The Rise of Totalitarianism Totalitarianism One-party government
that controls and oversees all aspects of its citizens’ lives.
Joseph Stalin was the leader of the Soviet Union from 1924 - 1953
Totalitarianism under StalinPropaganda
Stalin used propaganda to portray himself as the savior and father of the Soviet UnionWanted to be worshipped by the Russian people
He also used it to maintain loyalty to his principles
Totalitarianism under StalinThe Great Purge
Used secret police to weed out political opponents within the communist party and without
Opponents were killed or sent to labor camps known as gulags
Totalitarianism under StalinEconomic Control
Stalin developed five year plans to increase the agricultural industrial production of the U.S.S.R.
Ethnic PersecutionNon-Russian ethnic groups and Ukrainian farmers
(kulaks) were persecuted
"Health, child protection, fighting poverty, aiding travellers, community, helping mothers: These are the tasks of the National Socialist People's Charity. Become a member!"
Quotes: What do we know about Hitler?
“Anyone who sees and paints the sky green and fields blue ought to be sterilized.”
“Success is the sole earthly judge of right and wrong.”
“The leader of genius must have the ability to make different opponents appear as if they belonged to one category.”
“The victor will never be asked if he told the truth.”
Nazism Nazism Form of fascism that
involved racism and ethnocentrismAdolf Hitler was the Führer or leader
of the National Socialist Party (Nazi)Hitler’s Beliefs
Aryans (which Germans weren’t) was the master race Jews, Slavs, Gypsies, Blacks were inferior
Treaty of Versailles was unjustVowed to regain lands taken from Germany
Jewish conspiracy led to the economic disaster in Germany
Hitler’s Rise to PowerWhen Hitler is named chancellor, the
Nazi party only makes up 32% of the government.Hitler wasn’t not popular and feared by
some members of parliamentReichstag Fire
A fire destroyed the parliamentary building
Hitler and the Nazi’s blame communistsUnder new elections, Nazi’s win more
seats in the governmentHitler now has control and eliminates
all other political parties
Why would Germans turn to Hitler?Economic Depression
Why would Germans turn to Hitler?Economic Depression
Item 1913 Summer 1923 November 1923
1 Egg .008 5,000 80,000,000,000
1kg butter 2.70 26,000 6,000,000,000,000
1kg beef 1.75 18,800 5,600,000,000,000
Pair of Shoes 12.00 1,000,000 32,000,000,000,000
Hitler and Nazi Rise to PowerWhy did German’s
embrace Nazi message?World War I/Treaty of
VersaillesLoss of coloniesGerman war debtsDesire for revenge
Weak GovernmentWish to return to
strong leader like the Kaiser
Economy InflationUnemployment
Nationalism Idea of a superior raceShift of blame to
minority groupsDemagoguery
obtaining power by means of impassioned appeals to the emotions and prejudices of the populace.
SummaryWhy do many dictators rise to power in the
1920s and 1930s?Economic Depression
People are seeking someone, anyone to leader them out of economic hardship
Anger over the Treaty of Versailles