https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jr5kaTsup3M

The Rise of Radicalism in Europe

Learning goals to understand why European countries were turning to new, radical forms of government to understand how Adolf Hitler and the Nazi’s gained and maintained control over Germany

Contestant #2 I have a drinking habit and a defiant tongue or attitude Who Would You Vote For? Contestant #1 I am a womanizer, have self-interested policies and unfortunately suffer from ailing health. Contestant #2 I have a drinking habit and a defiant tongue or attitude Contestant #3 I am a decorated war hero, do not drink and want to create a stable economy

Who Did You Vote For? Contestant #3 Contestant #2 Contestant #1

What does the is map show you? Is anything surprising to you? What impact do you think this would have on Europe?

FOCUS ON: DICTATORSHIP Key Question: What are the similarities/differences between each of these three governments?

Communism I am Joseph Stalin, the leader of the Soviet Union from 1922-1953. What is Communism? LEFT WING rule by dictator state ownership of all property and means of production

Fascism I am Benito Mussolini the leader (Il Duce) of Italy from 1922 to 1943. What is Fascism? RIGHT WING Rule by dictator Strict laws and controls Interests of the state more important than individual rights Interesting Fact: Fascism name was derived from the fasces, an ancient Roman symbol of authority consisting of a bundle of rods and an ax

Nazism I am Adolf Hitler the leader (der Fuhrer) or dictator of Germany from 1933 to 1945. What is Nazism? Rule by dictator –full state control Use of military Beliefs: Master Race – aryan (blonde hair, blue eyes) Anti Semitism – overt racism towards all Jews Interesting fact: the Swastika was originally an ancient symbol meaning ‘it is well,’ and was associated with good fortune, and success.

Did you know? The Swastika was originally a Hindu symbol for peace?

FOCUS ON : NAZI GERMANY

KEY QUESITON: ‘How did the Nazi’s maintain control?’ Your task: examine the following slides and write down information to answer this question Focus on these 3 areas: PROPAGANDA PROMISES POWER

PROPAGANDA and BRAINWASHING Joseph Goebbels (Minister of Propaganda) Hitler became chancellor in 1933 uses propaganda to praise his party and himself promises Germans ‘full employment Holds rallies/demonstrations to show how powerful Germany is becoming Forces young Germans into Hitler Youth program (brainwashing) uses his military to stop any opposition Autobahn

Anti - Semitism Hitler promoted hatred towards the Jews – blaming them for Germany’s financial problems

Burning of Jewish books As a result, he held public book burnings to try to destroy all Jewish influence, and to rally the German people against them

Nazi Propaganda

1936 Olympic Games in Germany Can Sports be Propaganda? 1936 Olympic Games in Germany https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSgx8pzdjWY

The Hitler Youth

NAZI propaganda geared towards the Hitler Youth

MARCHES…effect?

SHOWS OF STRENGTH

RALLIES

STAGED PROPAGANDA…why? EVENTS

“How fortunate for leaders that men do not think” Adolf Hitler