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Chapter 13: A World in Flames

Chapter 13: A World in Flames. Section 1 – America and the World. The Rise of the Dictators. Fascism: The nation is more important than the individual Socialism: Government based on communal (community) ownership. All people own all things. Nationalism:

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Chapter 13: A World in Flames

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  1. Chapter 13: A World in Flames Section 1 – America and the World

  2. The Rise of the Dictators • Fascism: • The nation is more important than the individual • Socialism: • Government based on communal (community) ownership. All people own all things. • Nationalism: • An extreme devotion to one’s country above all else.

  3. Italy • Benito Mussolini • Il Duce = “The Leader” • Founder of Italy’s Fascist Party • Played on people’s fears • Many in Europe feared communism • The king was forced to name him the premier

  4. USSR • Joseph Stalin • Changed his last name to “stal” meaning “steel” • Leader of the USSR • Ruled in terror • Family farms belonged to the government • 1o million peasants died for famine • 8-10 million died as a result of his rule

  5. Germany • Adolf Hitler • “Der Fuhrer” = “The Leader” or “The Father” • Admirer of Mussolini • Aspiring artist • Boosted the people’s moral • Eloquent speaker • Blamed others for economic downfall

  6. Japan • Hideki Tojo • Military officer turned Prime Minister • Desired expansion of territory • Militaristic • Invaded China • Ordered the attack on Pearl Harbor

  7. American Neutrality • The Nye Committee • Suggested the American arms industry pushed the nation into WWI for profit • Neutrality Acts of 1935, 1936, 1937 • Attempts to keep America out of international affairs, issues with Italy, and the Spanish Civil War • Internationalism • Trade between nations helps prevent war • The US should preserve peace

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