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World War Two. Causes *** remember with the acronym: FART. How did the Treaty of Versailles become a cause of World War Two? “C’mon guys…. you already know this.!”. The “T”: Treaty of Versailles. Review:. The “T”: Treaty of Versailles. How did this help cause WW2?
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World War Two Causes *** remember with the acronym: FART
How did the Treaty of Versailles become a cause of World War Two? “C’mon guys…. you already know this.!” The “T”: Treaty of Versailles
Review: The “T”: Treaty of Versailles
How did this help cause WW2? • The “Treaty of Versailles”: caused severe economic issues for Germany (made vulnerable to the rise of dictators) • Was a rallying point for the people of Germany • One of Hitler’s main campaign promises was to rip up the Treaty, this was very popular The “T”: Treaty of Versailles
Conditions in Europe which led to the Rise of Dictators: 1. Both winners and losers of WW1 felt cheated 2. There were problems with the new borders of Europe 3. Problems with governments of Europe (monarchies and democracies) 4. The Great Depression 5. Problems blames on foreigners, communists and Jews The “R”: Rise in Dictators
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kW_L_Nbm38 The “R”: Rise in Dictators
Benito Mussolini: Italy The “R”: Rise of Dictators
Benito Mussolini http://video.answers.com/the-rise-of-benito-mussolini-516911377 • Formed the Fascist Party to fight communism and socialism • “Black Shirts” followers broke up trade union meetings and communist rallies with campaign of terror The “R”: Rise of Dictators
Benito Mussolini • 1922- there was a treat of a General Strike. Fascists said they would stop it and they marched on Rome • the King asked Mussolini to form new government • Mussolini made Italy self-sufficient • He “made the trains run on time” • Mussolini became a dictator, the “Black Shirts” silenced criticism, there was no opposition, only Fascists could run for elections The “R”: Rise of Dictators
Adolf Hitler: Germany The “R”: Rise of Dictators
Adolf Hitler: Germany • Was a corporal in WW1 • Joined the Nazi party in its infancy • Gave party: military organization, its own salute and uniforms and a symbol (the swastika) • By 1933, Nazis were the largest party in German parliament • Hitler was appointed “Chancellor”, then Parliament voted Hitler complete control of the government and he became “der Fuhrer” The “R”: Rise of Dictators
Life in Nazi Germany • “Total revolution of German life” • All political parties were banned • Enabling Act: can pass laws without parliament • “Night of the Long Knives” • Gestapo and SS • Kristallnacht • Nuremburg Laws (process of de-humanization) The “R”: Rise in Dictators
Life in Nazi Germany • Sales of Hitler's political autobiography "Mein Kampf," sometimes referred to as the bible of the Nazi Party, made him a millionaire. From 1933 to 1945, free copies were given to every newlywed German couple. After World War II, the publication of "Mein Kampf" in Germany became illegal. The “R”: Rise in Dictators
Life in Nazi Germany: Propaganda Hitler Speech http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGhdX1SI3KY&bpctr=1363880802
Other Dictatorships In Spain: Francisco Franco In Soviet Union: Joseph Stalin In Japan: Emperor Hirohito ** people turned to dictatorships because they offered simple solutions, promised national glory and silenced opposition The “R”: Rise in Dictators
Failure #1: Manchuria: Sept 1931 • Japan invades Chinese province of Manchuria • League??? The “F”: Failure of the League of Nations
Failure #2: Abyssinia: May 1936 • Italy invaded through neighbouring Italian Somaliland • Annexed to Italy • Haile Salassie (former emperor) addressed the assembly of the League • “It is international morality that is at stake…. God and history will remember your judgment”. The “F”: Failure of the League of Nations
Failure #3: Hitler leaves the League The “F”: Failure of the League of Nations
Lil’ Hitler http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcrRrst1i0g The “A”: Appeasement
Europe 1941 The “A”: Appeasement
“Lightning War” • Speed and surprise • Prevent enemy from defense • Planes (luftwaffe): rapid bombardment • Tanks (panzers): speed • Ground Troops (wehrmacht): mobile Eg) Sitzkreig“Phony War” Sept,1939: Poland Apr, 1940: Denmark Norway May, 1940: Holland Belgium 1940: France (north) Blitzkrieg: “Lightning War”