Rise of Totalitarianism

Chapter 24 Learning Goal: Explain the causes and effects of World War II

24.1: Explain how World War II began and why the United States became involved

“With great power comes great responsibility.”

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1. Yertle the Turtle - characteristics of totalitarianism         

      a.  Did Yertle use his power responsibly?

      b.  Why did you think all the turtles

           obeyed Yertle and made a turtle stack?

      c.  Would you obey Yertle's orders?

 

2.  Rise of Totalitarianism in Europe -
End of WWI and WORLDWIDE Great Depression causes WWII

Populace votes - Speaker A vs Speaker B classroom speech simulation - Who would you choose?

3. Examples of the definition:

         a.  Soviet Union - Joseph Stalin

         b.  Italy - Benito Mussolini

         c.  Japan - Tojo/Hirohito

         d.  Germany - Who is Adolph Hitler?  SAS Quick Launch 1295

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4. Wasn't the world watching?

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