Nationalism Rises

The Russian Revolution

In the late 1800s and very early 1900s, Russians demanded reforms after a series of Czars who did not have empathy on their poor economic condition. In 1917, Lenin led an uprising with the Bolsheviks taking control of the government, which became known as the Bolshevik Revolution. He promised people better living conditions and to end Russian involvement in World War I. He then set up a Communist government. Upon, his death, Joseph Stalin took over. He established a TOTALITARIAN state where the government controlled every aspect of citizens lives. Stalin is able to boost industry in Russia, but the average worker's life does not significantly improve. To learn more about the Bolshevik Revolution, watch this animated video from Oregon State and this Google Presenation below.

This graphic below helps to understand the evolution of Communism with Vladimir Lenin. He sought a way to apply the theories of Karl Marx. Under Karl Marx, the community owned all property with common wealth. Lenin adapted that to a central government in charge of the economy. Karl Marx envisioned the system being far more democratic that it is in practice.

This flow chart may help you understand the Russia Revolution.

Below is a map of the Russian Revolution and the major battles that took place in Russia during this period.

Regents Review of the Russian Revolution

Totalitarism

Here is the vocabulary for Unit 16 on Totalitarianism.

The Great Depression

The Great Depression had far reaching effects on the world's economy and the people who lived through it. It led to countries changing how their economies were structured. While some turned to government regulation of business and social programs like the United States and Great Britain, others turned to totalitarian dictators to provide stability through these tough times. Take a look at this google presentation below for some more information on this topic.

This chart below summarizes for you that although many of the underlying problems began in the United States, the Great Depression affected the entire world and each nation reacted a bit differently to solve the problems. Some nations like the U.S. involved the government more into the economy by creating jobs and social programs. Some nations turned towards totalitarian dictators. What is the same throughout the world is they sought relief from high unemployment and inflation.

This chart shows you the different nations who had dictators during this period.

What does it mean to be a Totalitarian dictator. It means that all aspects of the a citizens public and private life are controlled. This image below shows you some of the key traits of Totalitarianism or a Fascist State as a form of government. They include:

• Having a dynamic leader that unites people
• Having one set of goals for the state
• Demanding loyalty and limiting basic liberties to achieve the goal
• Using methods of law enforcement that limit people's rights
• Modern technology to spread ideas as well as build a military
• A nation that is controlled in business, education, and personal life

Hitler's Germany

Hitler was one of the leaders that the world turned to to help provide stability to Germany. He was able to tap into the country's feeling of nationalism and wish for revenge after World War I and provide a strong leader to deal with the Depression and its effects like inflation and unemployment. To learn more about Hitler's Rise to Power in Germany, take a look at these graphics below that provide you with an overview.

This infographic gives you an overview of what we are going to look at to see what caused the development of a Nationalist Socialist state under Hitler in Germany.

This presentation with Google Slides will help you understand how Hitler rose to power in Germany.

This chart below summarizes a bit how Hitler rose to power and what life was like under his leadership.

Japan

Nationalism played a major role in Japan becoming militaristic. The people in Japan believed that "Asia for Asians" should exist without outside influence. It lead to them attempting to expanding into Manchuria and later into China.

The U.S. cut off trade with Japan until they agreed to withdraw. At the time, the U.S. provided Japan with 80% of its oil. Feeling that Japan was being directing attacked economically by the United States, Japan would bomb the U.S. naval fleet at Pearl Harbor. To learn more, please look over this google presentation below.