Global+Studies+Unit+V+(Part+II)

** Levels H-A Part II **
 * Global Studies UNIT V: Between the Wars, Totalitarianism & WWI **

What were the motives of the Treaty of Versailles and was it justified? What changes did Western society and culture experience after WWI? What political and economic challenges did the leading democracies face in the 1920’s and 1930’s? How and why did Fascism rise in Italy? How did Stalin transform the Soviet Union into a totalitarian state? How did Hitler and the Nazi Party establish and maintain a totalitarian government in Germany? What were the steps taken that ultimately led to war? How did the Allies finally defeat the Axis powers? What were the plans for a post-war world?
 * Essential Questions: **

To explain the motives and aims of the Treaty of Versailles Consider how each country’s unique wartime experience may have shaped the aims at the Peace Conference To explain Germany’s reaction to the Treaty To evaluate the fairness of the terms of the Treaty of Versailles To explain the political & economic issues as a result and following WWI Define totalitarianism Give examples of totalitarianism using Mussolini and Hitler’s actions Read primary sources to explain & give examples of Hitler’s ideology Explain at least 5 steps taken that led to WWII List the regions attacked & the outcomes Name the 3 big Conferences that steered WWII and its aftermath Investigate and read 1st hand account of WWI Veterans Write an essay giving at least 4 examples of the theme you chose using actual people and their experiences Write a 12 lined poem which will convey the general theme you chose to investigate
 * Objectives: **

(2) Evaluating the Treaty of Versailles (1) PP The World After WWI (1) Text Chapter 28:3, 28:4, 28:5- Totalitarianism & Leaders with questions (1) PP Totalitarian Leaders Reichstag Video (1) H- Hitler’s Dreams- Prim Sources A- Mein Kampf pg 81 Unit V Glencoe World History Work on Review Sheet (1) Quiz- Between the Wars (1) Video- The Road to War (discoveryeducation.com) (1) Munich Conference- Role Play Munich Conference Cartoons (1) GR Chp 29:2 The Axis Advances Video- The World At War- Alone (1) PP WWII Ends (1) WWII Meet the Veterans Assignment (1) WWII DBQ (1) Test Review (1) Test Between the Wars, Totalitarianism & WWII
 * Activities, Assignments & Assessments **

Review Sheet Versailles Treaty Essay Text Chapter 28:3, 28:4, 28:5- Totalitarianism & Leaders with questions-complete Study for Quiz- Between the Wars Text GR Chp 29:1- Acts of Aggression Text GR Chp 29:2,3,4- Japan Attacks, Allies Turn the Tide, Victory in Europe & the Pacific WWII Meet the Veterans Assignment
 * Homework: **

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Handouts & Forms
[|GS V GR 29:1-Acts of Aggression.doc]