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The Rise of Dictators US History Dictators Rise to Power COPY THESE NAMES UNDER LEADER SECTION Benito Mussolini – Italy Adolph Hitler - Germany Francisco Franco - Spain Hideki Tojo – Japan Joseph Stalin- Soviet Union Italy: FASCISM – – – – – Aggressive Nationalism Glorified Military sacrifice Controlled newspapers Outlawed opposition Condemned democracy A Fragile Peace 1922- Benito Mussolini becomes head of Italy's government Benito Mussolini Benito Mussolini Organized war veterans into the Fascist Party. United Italians using reminders of the glory of ancient Rome. Condemned democracy, despised communism/socialism, defended capitalism that was regulated by government. Mussolini 1922 - lead “March on Rome” to defend the capital from a ‘communist revolution’. King Victor Emmanuel III refused to use the army against the Fascist group. He named Mussolini prime minister. Outwardly government remained monarchy/ internally Mussolini ruled Italy More Mussolini Fascists – Controlled elections and newspapers = censorship – outlawed opposition – modernized agriculture and industry – improved education and transportation Italian Imperialism Italy still had many problemsMussolini blamed on world economic conditions. 1924 negotiated a treaty with Yugoslavia that gave Italy some territory. 1927 Italy forms a protectorate over Albania. 1935 Italy invaded Ethiopia and took it over. October 1935- Italy invades Ethiopia Broke and Unstable The Treaty of Versailles - 1919 – Germany blamed. – Germany lost land, limited its military, and forced to pay $32 billion in war debts. • Thus Germany just printed more money which led to inflation $1 = $1M marks. – Italy faced similar economic issues. Broke and Unstable German generals claimed Germany had not been defeated but had been betrayed by communists, Jews, and liberals in the Weimar government. US Reaction – Isolationist – Insisted on war repayment (only 1 nation paid) – Gave food aid – Two of a Kind Germany: NAZISM Anti-communist One race, one power Intense racism Extreme Nationalism Hitler comes to power legally The National Socialist German Workers NAZISM Hitler lead the Nazi’s in a beer hall struggle. It was crushed. Hitler spent 1 year in prison. While in prison Hitler dictated “Mein Kampf” My Struggle which detailed political ideas for Germany. – Germany belonged to a superior “Aryan Race” which was designed to control inferior races. – Blamed Jews for Germany’s problems. – Attacked Soviet Union saying it was an obstacle to German expansion. After his release Hitler worked to rebuild the Nazi Party. Adolph Hitler Born in Austria (Not Germany) 1919 Son of a Custom’s official Dropped out of High School Joined Army during WWI (found identity) Extreme nationalist, great public speaker, settled in Munich. November 1923- The "Beer Hall Putsch" 1924- While serving 9 months, out of a 5-year sentence, Hitler dictates Mein Kampf NAZI PARTY RISE Hitler promised benefits to all Germans through the Nazi Party. People began joining the party. Nazis won seats in the Reichstag (legislature) By 1931 Nazi’s are the largest party in the Reichstag. Hitler was named Chancellor (Vice Pres). "SA and SS, Heil! The great time has now begun. Germany is now awakened. We have won power in Germany. Now we must win over the German people. I know, my comrades, it must have been difficult at times, when you were desiring change which didn't come, so time and time again the appeal has to be made to continue the struggle - you mustn't act yourself, you must obey, you must give in, you must submit to this overwhelming need to obey." January 30, 1933- Adolf Hitler is appointed Chancellor of Germany Hitler Leads The SS (secret police) burned down the Reichstag. Hitler suspends Constitutional Rights. Hitler combines the Chancellor and President and names himself Fuhrer (leader). – Proclaimed Third Reich – successor to the Holy Roman Empire February 27, 1933- Reichstag Fire A New Fascist State Germany becomes a fascist state within one year. – – – – Army swore oath to Hitler Hitler controlled all aspects of Government Hitler outlawed political opposition Media dissent was censored Spanish Civil War Nationalist Vs. Republicans to destroy socialism/communism and set up a fascist state in Spain. Mussolini and Hitler help the nationalist and use the war as a testing ground for new tanks, planes, etc. Ends in 1939 w/ a nationalist victory Franco imposed a fascist dictatorship in Spain. October 1936 - Italy, Germany, and Spain created a military alliance. Spain: FASCISM Set up by: – Italy – Germany Japan: MILITARISM Emperor: No power Military generals are in control Rome Berlin Tokyo Axis: Italy, Germany, and Japan alliance Censorship and Secret Police Militarism in Japan Japanese leaders built up their military and sought to expand control in Asia.(Imperialism) Leader: General Hideki Tojo Military government: • • • • imposed censorship arrested critics dismissed liberal professors secret police established to punish enemies of the state 1933- Japan withdraws from the League of Nations 1935- Japan strengthens its fleet in contradiction to the Washington Treaty March 16, 1935- Hitler announces conscription and plans a 36 division, 500,000 men army Japanese Imperialism Japanese Army attacked Manchuria – A Chinese region rich in coal and iron. 1936 - Italy, Germany, and Japan entered into a military agreement known as the Rome Berlin Tokyo Axis. September 1931- Japan invades Manchuria 1933- Japan withdraws from the League of Nations 1935- Japan strengthens its fleet in contradiction to the Washington Treaty March 16, 1935- Hitler announces conscription and plans a 36 division, 500,000 men army Soviet Union: COMMUNISM OR TOTALITARIANISM COMPLETE government control Everyone is equal No social classes No private property No racial division The Soviet Union Russian hopes for a democracy gave way to a civil war which resulted in a communist state called THE SOVIET UNION. Josef Stalin- “man of steel” leads country. – Abolished all private property=collective farms – 5 year plan to industrialize Russia – Killed approx. 8 million to solidify his power. 1939 Russia, under Stalin, was a totalitarian government – Totalitarian - gov’t maintains complete control over its citizens. Individuals have no rights and gov’t suppress all opposition. Why did the rise of dictators in Europe lead to the U.S. involvement in WWII? Why do we care?!?!?! ALL OPPOSITE OF DEMOCRACY