Road Map to Success: The Russian Revolution and the Rise of Dictators World History II

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Road Map to Success The Russian Revolution and
the Rise of DictatorsWorld History II
Vladimir Lenin led the Bolshevik Revolution in
Russia, following the teachings of his idol, Karl
Marx. The Revolutions of 1917 succeeded in
establishing Marxist Communism in Russia under
the Lenins leadership, but at a great cost.
After Lenins death, Joseph Stalin ruled the
newly named Soviet Union with fear, paranoia,
ruthlessness and utter disregard for human life.
But he wasnt the only new leader in post-World
War I Europe to have a negative impact on the
world. After World War I, some European nations
faced economic and political turmoil. This era
of turmoil would become known as the Great
Depression. The people of these nations would
turn to anyone for relief, even if it meant
giving up some freedoms. Germanys Adolph
Hitler, Italys Benito Mussolini and Japans
Emperor Hirohito and Hideki Tojo at first were
looked upon as saviors who would return their
respective countries to greatness. But all of
these men had higher aspirations than just
restoring order and economic prosperity.
Eventually, Hitler, Mussolini, Stalin and Tojo
all became corrupted by the power they possessed
and because of them, the world would again be
dragged into a devastating war.
You will master the following learning
standards   WHII.20 Describe the various
causes and consequences of the global depression
of the 1930s and analyze how governments
responded to the Great Depression. WHII.21
Describe the rise and goals of totalitarianism in
Italy, Germany, and the Soviet Union, and analyze
the policies and ideas of Mussolini, Hitler,
Lenin, and Stalin. WHII.22 Summarize the
consequences of Soviet communism to 1945. WHII.23
Describe the German, Italian, and Japanese
drives for empire in the 1930s.
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EQs Is there a connection between a regions economic strength and its governmental stability? When is it appropriate for one nation to police another nations actions? What factors/conditions enable dictators to rise to power? Is there a connection between a regions economic strength and its governmental stability? When is it appropriate for one nation to police another nations actions? What factors/conditions enable dictators to rise to power? Is there a connection between a regions economic strength and its governmental stability? When is it appropriate for one nation to police another nations actions? What factors/conditions enable dictators to rise to power? Is there a connection between a regions economic strength and its governmental stability? When is it appropriate for one nation to police another nations actions? What factors/conditions enable dictators to rise to power?
Skill Skill I CAN Classroom Activities Depth of Understanding 4 Advanced 3 Proficient 2 Needs Improvement 1 - Failing How do I get to a 4?
1 Recall social, political and economic details of Marxist Communism
2 Describe the rise of Communist Russia under Lenin.
3 Summarize Stalins policies Collectivization, Industrialization, and Totalitarianism.
4 Describe the conditions of the Great Depression.
5 Describe how the Depression in Italy and Germany led to the rise of dictatorships.
6 Summarize Mussolinis use of fascism, and Italys invasion of Ethiopia in 1935.
7 Trace Adolph Hitlers rise to power and summarize his policies.
8 Trace and Summarize Germanys drive for expansion.
9 Summarize Hirohitos impact as leader of Imperial Japan.