Week 26:
Authoritarianism in Italy, Russia, and Germany
Unit Era: 1910 to 1939
Unit VIII
Lesson 6: Fascism Emerges in ItalyL.G.1: I can describe the rise of Mussolini.L.G.2: I can summarize Mussolini’s policies as leader of Italy.L.G.3: I can identify the characteristics of totalitarianism and fascism. Lesson 7: The Soviet Union under StalinL.G.1: I can explain how Stalin built a command economy in the Soviet Union.L.G.2: I can describe how Stalin used terror to build a totalitarian state.L.G.3: I can analyze Stalin’s use of propaganda to control thought and the arts.L.G.4: I can summarize the characteristics of Soviet society under Stalin.L.G.5: I understand the goals of Soviet foreign policy. Lesson 8: The Rise of Nazi GermanyL.G.1: I can summarize the political and economic problems faced by the Weimar Republic.L.G.2: I can analyze Hitler’s rise to power.L.G.3: I can describe the political, social, economic, and cultural polices of Nazi Germany.L.G.4: I can explain why Eastern Europe turned to authoritarian rule.Assigned Readings
Make sure you know the vocabulary terms on the right, as you may be quizzed on them this week.
- March on Rome
- Totalitarian State
- Fascism
- Command Economy
- Gulag
- Socialist Realism
- Atheism
- Hyperinflation
- Gestapo
- Nuremberg Laws
Alternative Schedule 2024
I am at a student government convention from Wednesday through Friday
Monday: Unit VIII Thematic Chart
Tuesday: Unit VIII Test
Wednesday: The Versailles Treaty worksheet
Thursday: World War II in HD with Viewing Guide
Friday: No School
Monday: The Legacy of the Versailles Treaty
MSDE III.A.9| Assess the effectiveness of the Treaty of Versailles, the League of Nations, and reparations on the balance of power in and geography of Europe (3, 4). MSDE III.A.10| Explain how the collapse of the German, Austrian, Russian, and Ottoman empires led to the eventual creation of new states in Europe and the Middle East. (1, 2, 3, and 4). Opener: Quote Analysis | George Orwell's 1984
Interpretation: What do you think George Orwell meant in the following quote from his book 1984?
Note it was first published in 1949.
Contextualization: How would it apply to leaders like Mussolini and Stalin?
Lesson: The Bitter Aftermath of World War I
I. Notes: Fascism Emerges in Italy
II. Classwork: Complete the worksheet based on the "Did the Versailles Peace Treaty Trigger Another World War?
Closing: Philosophy | Evil
What is your definition of evil?
Identify one historical figure you would consider evil. What characteristics highlight their evil nature?
Resources | The Legacy of the Versailles Treaty
"Rendezvous" by David Low (1939)
Tuesday: Appeasement and Authoritarianism
MSDE III.C.1 | Explain the rise of authoritarian leaders and how they utilized technology and propaganda to seize power in Italy, Germany, Spain, the Soviet Union, and Japan (3, 4, and 5). MSDE III.C.2 | Examine how the quest for territory and Western appeasement led to the expansion of German, Italian, and Japanese power (3, 4). Opener: Art Analysis | Art and the Artist
What do you think of the art?
Should we separate art from the individual who created the art? In other words, if a piece of art is created by an evil person should we dismiss the art?
Lesson: Authoritarianism in Russia and Germany
I. Notes: The Soviet Union Under Stalin and Rise of Nazi Germany
Closing: Art Analysis | Socialist Realism
Using Our Life by Walter Womacka (1964), what are some of the main themes of Socialist Realism?
Our Life by Walter Womacka (1964)
Resources | Authoritarianism
Wednesday: Unit VIII Thematic Chart
All Unit VIII Learning GoalsOpener: Open Notes Quiz | Unit VIII: The World Between Wars (1910 to 1939)
Complete the open notes quiz
Lesson: Thematic Chart | Unit VIII: The World Between Wars (1910 to 1939)
Complete the thematic chart in class to review what you learned in this unit. Your grade is based on participation, focus, and a completed chart that reflects the information on the chart created by your classmates.
Closing: Grade | Thematic Chart
Have your thematic charts out for grading purposes
If you have further questions now is the time to ask
Thursday: What Did You Learn?
All Unit VIII Learning GoalsOpener: Study | Unit VIII: The World Between Wars (1910 to 1939)
Lesson: MW24-26 Test | Unit VIII: The World Between Wars (1910 to 1939)
You will take the test in Schoology. The Unit VIII test based on information related to MW24: Nationalism and the Developing World, MW25: East and West, and MW26: Authoritarianism in Italy, Russia, and Germany.
Closing: Introduce Next Topic | World War II
Next week we will learn about the origins of World War II. And so, let us begin with a simple question: when did World War II begin?
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Friday: Professional Day
No School TodayPonder the question: What do teachers even do on professional development days?
[Youtube] CCEH 1.36 - Post WWI Society and Economy
[YouTube] History Matters - Mussolini and Fascist Italy
[YouTube] Biographics - Joseph Stalin
Essential Question(s) 1890 to 1994
Is War Inevitable?
MSDE Objective(s) | Students will assess the regional, interregional, and global consequences of World War One by:
III.A.9|Assessing the effectiveness of the Treaty of Versailles, the League of Nations, and reparations on the balance of power in and geography of Europe (3, 4).
III.A.10|Explaining how the collapse of the German, Austrian, Russian, and Ottoman empires led to the eventual creation of new states in Europe and the Middle East. (1, 2, 3, and 4).
MSDE Objective(s) | Students will analyze how regional tensions and interregional competition led to World War Two by :
III.C.1 | Explaining the rise of authoritarian leaders and how they utilized technology and propaganda to seize power in Italy, Germany, Spain, the Soviet Union, and Japan (3, 4, and 5).
III.C.2 | Examining how the quest for territory and Western appeasement led to the expansion of German, Italian, and Japanese power (3, 4).