Download Leaders of WWII - Mrs. Heidmann

WWII
Axis vs. Allies
WWII
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September 1, 1939- September 2, 1945
50+ countries involved
16 Million soldiers/ civilians dead
Germany– Hitler-- 1933
Italy– Mussolini-- 1922
Japan–
Hirohito—1926
Tojo-- 1941
Britain—
George VI– 1936
Churchill- 1940
USSR– Stalin-- 1924
USA– FDR-- 1933
Problems leading to WWII:
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WWI- Treaty of Versailles
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Nationalism
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Loss and land and power
People in the wrong country
Germany- war guilt and reparations
Economic Depression
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Severe inflation and unemployment
Political and social unrest
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The rise of dictatorships/ collapse of democracy
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Fascism
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Extreme nationalism
Government creates economic and social
programs to create/ maintain superiority
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Ex: Nazi party
German fascism
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Restricted basic liberties
Persecuted minorities
Imprisoned rivals
Indoctrinated children
Exalt force
Praise discipline, obedience, and loyalty
Propaganda
Hitler and Nazi popularity
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Legally Chancellor, legally dictator
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HOW?
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Promised to rebuild the economy
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Improved morale
Parades
 Propaganda
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