Lesson Plans World History II SOL: 11c Rise of the Dictators
Standard WH II: The student will demonstrate knowledge of political, economic, social, and cultural developments during the Interwar Period by
Objectives: examining events related to the rise, aggression, and human costs of dictatorial regimes in the Soviet Union, Germany, Italy, and Japan, and
Lesson Plans
Introduction: A Bell-ringer activity
Notes: Students copy-down and discuss teacher generated notes
Activities: Students complete various in class activities to support learning including video analysis, maps, charts, diagrams, graphic organizers, worksheets, text-book questions, group discussion, KWL Charts etc.
Assessment: Informal, Formal, Exit-Questions, Teacher Questioning. Quizzes, Tests, Projects
Essential Knowledge:
U.S.S.R. during the Interwar Period — Joseph Stalin
• Entrenchment of communism
• Stalin’s policies: Five-year plans,
• Great Purge
Germany during the Interwar Period — Adolf Hitler
- Anti-Semitism
- Inflation and depression
- Democratic government weakened
- Extreme nationalism
- National Socialism (Nazism)
- German occupation of nearby countries
Italy during the Interwar Period — Benito Mussolini
- Rise of fascism
- Ambition to restore the glory of Rome
- Invasion of Ethiopia
Japan during the Interwar Period — Hirohito and Hideki Tojo
- Militarism
- Industrialization of Japan, leading to drive for raw materials
• Invasion of Korea, Manchuria, and the rest of China
Activities That Support Lesson Plans
Rise of Adolph Hitler 1 :A reading assignment in 4-parts.
Rise of Adolph Hitler 2
Rise of Adolph Hitler 3
Rise of Adolph Hitler 4
Stalin Red Terror Biography Questions: Questions to go with the A&E (Biography) Channel’s program on Stalin
Hitler and Stalin-Roots of Evil: Premium Video Viewing Guide of 24 questions to go with the History Channel’s program on Hitler and Stalin
Hitler and Stalin Roots of Evil Video:
Joseph Stalin Biography The Red Terror: Playlist. Comes in 5 parts.
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