1. In what ways did WWII change the world politically, economically, and socially? © http://www.ushmm.org/

2. Unit Question How did the actions of totalitarian leaders of the 1930’s bring about a second world war?How did the actions of totalitarian leaders of the 1930’s bring about a second world war? © http://www.ushmm.org/

3. Content Questions What was the United States Solution for the Great Depression?What was the United States Solution for the Great Depression? What happened in October 1929?What happened in October 1929? Who was the Leader of Germany and the Nazi Party?Who was the Leader of Germany and the Nazi Party? Technologies in the 1930s made it possible for totalitarian leaders?Technologies in the 1930s made it possible for totalitarian leaders? Who were the three Dictators of World War II?Who were the three Dictators of World War II? What was Hitler’s “Final Solution”?What was Hitler’s “Final Solution”? © http://www.ushmm.org/

4. The concept of cause and effect, can easily be seen when talking about WW I, The Great Depression and WW II. The way the Germans were treated during the treaty of Versailles had a direct impact on their financial depression and led the way for hostility to grow further between them and most of Europe. The people feeling so depressed and looking for a way out allowed for Totalitarian leaders like Hitler, Stalin and Mussolini to take power. The effect of these leaders and events the World was thrown into another World War. As we cover this unit questions and concepts that you need to keep in mind are: What were that causes of the Great Depression (in both US and Europe)?What were that causes of the Great Depression (in both US and Europe)? What was the time line for The Great Depression?What was the time line for The Great Depression? What were the effects of the Great Depression (in both US and Europe)?What were the effects of the Great Depression (in both US and Europe)? What were the solutions for the Great Depression (in both US and Europe)?What were the solutions for the Great Depression (in both US and Europe)? What were the consequences of the Great Depression?What were the consequences of the Great Depression? The cost of Appeasement and why it was used.The cost of Appeasement and why it was used. The idea ofThe idea of © http://www.ushmm.org/

5. WW II Project You will research how The Great Depression and Rise of Totalitarian Leaders led the way for WW IIYou will research how The Great Depression and Rise of Totalitarian Leaders led the way for WW II You may choose to view this project from either the United States or Europe's point of view.You may choose to view this project from either the United States or Europe's point of view. You will create a newsletter and use the stories to provide the reader with your findings. (A template will be provided)You will create a newsletter and use the stories to provide the reader with your findings. (A template will be provided) Your project will be graded using the following IB Rubric (Rubric)Your project will be graded using the following IB Rubric (Rubric) You will present 2 of your stories to the class at the end of the unitYou will present 2 of your stories to the class at the end of the unit © http://www.ushmm.org/

6. Holocaust Simulation Students will participate in a simulation and go through the processing that the Jews had to endure during the HolocaustStudents will participate in a simulation and go through the processing that the Jews had to endure during the Holocaust Students will have a better understanding of the impact of the Holocaust and why it happened.Students will have a better understanding of the impact of the Holocaust and why it happened. © http://www.ushmm.org/