Warm-Up

Define fascism What are the main two objectives of the

Nazi Party? Identify:

Sigmund Freud Albert Einstein Pablo Picasso

Rise of NationalismChina – Sun Yat-sen

Known as “Father of the Revolution”

Attempted to bring democratic revolution to China

He succeeded but later taken away by dictator

Ideas fueled revolutionary fervor of early 20th century, became basis for Nationalist gov’t led by Chiang Kai-shek in 1928

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3KtGgmAOaQ

Rise of NationalismOttoman Empire - Mustafa Kemal Atatürk

“Father of the Turks” Military/Political

leader, transformed Ottoman Empire into modern Turkey

Turned Turkey into a secular country

Rise of NationalismIndia – Mohandas Gandhi

Hindu - Led non-violent demonstrations, practiced civil disobedience (deliberate & public refusal to obey unjust law), & boycotts to weaken British control

In favor of independence https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQBgy1yrdHg

Aggressors Invade NationsSept. 1931: Japan Invades Manchuria

Sept. 1931: Japan Invades Manchuria

Manchuria rich in coal & iron – valuable to Japan

Japan is an island nation and had very few resources.

Aggressors Invade Nations

Result? League of Nations protested – did nothing else Japan ignored protests Pulled out of League in 1933

Aggressors Invade Nations

Oct. 1935: Italy attacks Ethiopia

Because Mussolini wanted to avenge Ethiopian victory from 1890s Mussolini

dreamed of Italian Empire in Africa

Aggressors Invade Nations

Result? Italy won easily Emperor of Ethiopia pleaded w/ League of

Nations for help – they did nothing in hopes of keeping the peace in Europe

Aggressors Invade NationsMarch 1936: Germany occupies Rhineland

March 1936: Germany occupies Rhineland Hitler Violates Treaty of Versailles

Rebuilding Germany’s army Invaded Rhineland

Aggressors Invade Nations

Result? British & French appeasement (giving in to

keep peace) Marked turning point in march toward war:

Strengthened Hitler’s power & prestige Balance of power shifted in Germany’s favor Weak response by Britain & France encouraged

Hitler to speed up expansion

Aggressors Invade Nations

Alliance Formed Hitler forms Axis Powers with Mussolini and

Japan

Aggressors Invade Nations July 1937: Japan invades China Rape of Nanjing:

Japanese army killed 200,000-300,000 Chinese civilians in about 2 months

Committed rape, arson, looting, & executed prisoners of war & civilians

https:// https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBmSTK8JALk&oref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DZBmSTK8JALk&has_verified=1

Sept. 1938: Munich Conference is Held

Why was it held? Hitler demanded Czechoslovakia give up part

of its land to Germany (Sudetenland) Czechoslovakia refused – Conference held to

solve problem

Aggressors Invade NationsSept. 1938: Munich Conference is Held

Was it successful? No – Germany allowed to take Sudetenland,

but promised to respect new Czech. Borders A few months later, he took entire country

Aggressors Invade Nations

April 1939: Franco becomes Spanish dictator

Civil War Broke out in 1936 Army led by Franco – revolted against gov’t

run by liberals & socialists Hitler, Mussolini, Soviet Union sent aid (army

backed by Spanish fascists) Training ground for Hitler’s troops

Gov’t resistance collapsed

Aggressors Invade Nations

Aug. 1939: Germany & USSR sign non-aggression pact

Why did enemies sign a pact? Germany did not want USSR getting in the

way in Poland Soviet Union wanted to avoid war with

Germany & upset about how they were treated by other Allies at the end of World War I

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukUw3RHIBrY

EA 11-6

Get in groups of two or three Choose an Axis Country Create the axis country's flag you chose Research what your country wanted and why

they joined the Axis Power Be prepared to discuss your findings

EA 4/22

Complete Yesterday’s worksheet Read and answer questions on pg 920

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