The Road To War by Mr. Felton https://padlet.com/sfelton/3dpmo6b3s8ygc5e3 Welcome To Our Padlet on World War II! We will use this as a forum for your answers, insights, and discussions on the unit. en-us 2023-03-30 22:44:47 UTC 2025-12-07 12:01:18 UTC hello@padlet.com Standards (To be completed at the conclusion of the unit) sfelton https://padlet.com/sfelton/3dpmo6b3s8ygc5e3/wish/2539026831 Choose two of the standards from the website and explain how the unit answered them. Post your answers by hitting the pink "+" symbol at the bottom right-hand corner of this Padlet. After posting, please read the responses of your classmates.]]> 2023-03-30 22:59:59 UTC https://padlet.com/sfelton/3dpmo6b3s8ygc5e3/wish/2539026831 Facts and Concepts (Working with a partner, please access the Social Studies Techbook at the link below and answer the questions that pertain to the Facts and Concepts of this unit. Hit the pink "+" button to submit your answers) sfelton https://padlet.com/sfelton/3dpmo6b3s8ygc5e3/wish/2539027133
Facts

  • Students will be able to define Totalitarianism, Fascism, Nazism, and Militarism.

  • Students will be able to identify the characteristics of Totalitarianism, Fascism, Nazism, and Militarism.

  • Students will be able to match Germany, Italy, the Soviet Union, and Japan to the correct "ism". 

Concepts

  • Students will be able to create a flow chart that explains how Germany, Italy, the Soviet Union, and Japan transitioned to more centralized governments during the years between World War I and World War II.

  • Students will investigate and explain the political, military, social, economic and political factors that led to the rise of strong leaders in the above-named countries.

  • Students will apply their knowledge to make connections to countries with authoritative leadership today.
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Non-investigable Questions

  • What is the definition of totalitarianism?

  • What type of authoritarian rule was utilized in the Soviet Union?

  • What are the characteristics of totalitarian rule?

Investigable Questions 

  • What conditions in Germany, Italy, Japan, and the Soviet Union made them ripe for authoritarian rule in the 1930s?

  • What actions could Britain, the United States,  France, and the League of Nations have taken to prevent the rise of dictators in the years between the world wars?

  • What connections can you make between authoritarian rule of the 1930s and today?
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