Ms. Layton

The Rise of Fascism

What are some things that you notice about this picture?

Who do you think made this picture?

Who are the people in the background?

Just Do It!

How did the Rise of Fascism influence world events and lead to World War II?

Big Question

Obj. 1 Students will be able to analyze historical sources.

Obj. 2 Students will be able to identify the impact that the Rise of Fascism had on World War II.

Obj. 3 Students will be able to relate the information across sources to the historical context.

SWBAT

NCSS: II. Time, Continuity, and Change identify and describe significant historical periods and patterns of

change within and across cultures, such as the rise of nation-states, and social, economic, and political revolutions

investigate, interpret, and analyze multiple historical and contemporary viewpoints within and across cultures related to important events, recurring dilemmas, and persistent issues, while employing empathy, skepticism, and critical judgment

SOL* : USII.7a The student will demonstrate knowledge of the major causes and

effects of American involvement in World War II by a) identifying the causes and events that led to American

involvement in the war, including the attack on Pearl Harbor.

NCSS Theme and SOLs

Economic effects of WWI & war

reparations

-Germany repaying war debt

-Started printing more and more

cash

-The value of money went down:

inflation

-Unemployment grew

Unstable government & political

situation

Review: Conditions in Pre-World War II Germany

People are looking for military leadership and will listen to anyone who promises to end their suffering

Secret police force 1933- Election of National Socialist Party- NazisYouth camps Banners/propaganda/rallyingNationalismDictatorWanting to get back to old position of power

Hitler & The Nazi Party

Benito Mussolini-Italy, 1920s

Hideki Tojo-Japan Prime Minister, 1941-1944

Other Fascist Leaders- Axis Powers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUB_-kbR3Ks

What kinds of things (words, phrases) was Hitler saying in that video?

What did his followers look like and how did they act?

What was his tone/ body language?

Discuss with a partner and come up with a list of one word answers for each question!

1934 Rally- Hitler

So What? (What’s important to understand about this?)

Main Idea Main Idea Main Idea

The FRAME RoutineKey Topic

Is about…

Essential Details Essential DetailsEssential Details

FASCISM

Who & Where GoalsCharacteristics

Exit slip: 1. Why would people want to support/follow a

fascist dictator during this time period?2. How did fascism affect other parts of the world?

That’s a wrap!