2. The Rise of Radicalism in
Europe

3. 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

4. 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

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

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

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

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

9. 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

10. 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.

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

12. FOCUS ON : NAZI GERMANY

13. 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

14. 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

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

16. 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

17. Nazi Propaganda

18. 1936 Olympic Games in Germany
Can Sports be Propaganda?
1936 Olympic Games in
Germany

20. The Hitler Youth

21. NAZI propaganda geared towards the Hitler Youth

26. MARCHES…effect?

27. SHOWS OF STRENGTH

28. RALLIES

29. STAGED PROPAGANDA…why? EVENTS

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