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This guide outlines key learning objectives related to Adolf Hitler's attempts to expand Germany's borders and the concept of appeasement. Students must turn in their field trip forms to Mr. McClelland before starting. Key topics include the reasons behind Hitler's expansionist policies, examples of appeasement such as the Munich Pact, and how these historical lessons apply to modern contexts. The handout is a vital tool for understanding why appeasing aggressors leads to further conflict, underscoring the importance of standing firm against unreasonable demands.
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READ ME!!! • 1. On your way in, please take a handout AND a colored pencil (doesn’t matter what color!) • DON’T START WORKING ON THE HANDOUT! THE FOLLOWING NEED TO TURN IN THEIR FIELD TRIP FORMS TODAY TO MR. McCLELLAND IN ROOM 34. I’ll SIGN IT AT END OF PERIOD. • Smith, Stultz, Borland, Martin, Ferrara, Gaber, Geisler, Lynn, Schaelchlin, Sullivan, Wilson
Learning Goal 2 • I will be able to: • Explain why Hitler tried to expand Germany’s borders • Define appeasement • List and explain examples of the world appeasing Hitler • Summarize and explain why appeasement doesn’t work • Apply appeasement to the modern times
Why Hitler wanted to expand German borders • Appeasement • Examples of appeasement • Why appeasement doesn’t work • Appeasement today • Lebensraum – living space: Hitler thought wherever German speaking people were, that should be part of Germany, also wanted natural resources (imperialism!) • Giving in to small demands to avoid conflict • 1938, invaded Austria w/o resistance • 1938, demanded Sudetenland be given to G (part of Czechoslovakia w/ G speaking pple & nat. resources) • 1938 – Munich Pact gave Hitler Sudetenland if he promised not to take more • March 1939 – took rest of Czech w/o resistance • Not until invasion of Poland on 9/1/39 did Europe stand up to him • Shows weakness, expected you’ll give in all the time • Iran and nuclear weapons
Appeasement is: ________________________________________________________________ 4 Examples of Europe “appeasing” Hitler: Appeasement does not work because: ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________
Learning Goal 2 • I will be able to: • Explain why Hitler tried to expand Germany’s borders • Define appeasement • List and explain examples of the world appeasing Hitler • Summarize and explain why appeasement doesn’t work • Apply appeasement to the modern times