Today we start video presentations.
Stalin- Allies USSR
1. Background prior to coming to power- Many ailments as a boy. Born in Georgia.
2. How they came to power- Joined communist party and moved up the ladder until he became leader. He fought Leon Tratski to become leader of USSR.
3. Once in power, how did they change their country, both positive and negative- Industrialized the country, killed about 20-60 million, Great purges was killing people in military that could threaten his power.
4. What was their role in World War II- Non- aggression pact with Germany, trade agreement and deal not to fight each other. Scorched earth policy Russians would burn everything as they retreated so Germans couldn't use it. Eventually they held off Germans and pushed back into Germany. 9/1/39 day germany and USSR invaded poland.
5. How they lost power- He died of a stroke in 1953
Hitler
1. Background prior to coming to power- Used Mr Bruns Notes
2. How they came to power-
3. Once in power, how did they change their country, both positive and negative- Invaded Poland Belgium lexungberg Netherlands Denmark Norway France all invaded by spring and early summer.
4. What was their role in World War II- Wanted to Bomb and invade Great Britain. Britain was bombed daily and then nightly. Decided to invade Russia since Britain wasnt falling. Germans werent prepared for Russian Winter. Russia Held.
5. How they lost power- Commited Suicide with his wife.
Musilini-Axis
1. Background prior to coming to power- Was a violent kid, Very smart. father was a blacksmith worked with his father, mother was catholic but father was atheist. Fought in ww1 then joined fascist party.
2. How they came to power- The king wanted him to come to power to prevent communism. So they had two leaders. ,
3. Once in power, how did they change their country, both positive and negative- Made country more efficient, established fascism (stresses militarism, nationalism, imperialism) wanted people to make Italy number one in your life. Rome Berlin axis was alliance with Germany
4. What was their role in World War II- Had a weak military and Germany always had to bail them out. They always invaded weak countries.
Cold war- 1945-1991 right after ww2 we turned our focus to russia and made sure we had an eye on them.
5. How they lost power- kicked out then killed Italy hated him.
Fdr
My Topic
1. Background prior to coming to power- Born into wealthy family. Went to prestigious college, got poolio making him handicapped. Married his 5th cousin. Assistant secretary of the Navy, Ran for VP in 1920, Govener of New York
2. How they came to power- Voted in
3. Once in power, how did they change their country, both positive and negative- New deal
4. What was their role in World War II- Started neutral, Pearl Habor bombed December 7, 1941, Declared war the next day, Started off doing bad in the war.Battle of Midway was turning point in the war. Didnt want to invade Japan so we dropped atomic Bombs. Fought in Africa and italy agaisnt Germany. D-day invaded France on June 6, 1944. War ended May 8th, 1945. Yalta Conference was going to split Germany into 4 sections.
5. How they lost power- Died of Stroke
Winston Churchill
1. Background prior to coming to power- Very bad in school. Had a lisp. Didn't get along with parents. Wanted to be forceful with hitler but Britain didn't want that type of guy as leader so he lost. When wwII started stepped into power. Good friends with FDR.
2. How they came to power- Voted in
3. Once in power, how did they change their country, both positive and negative- Wasn't in power until war
4. What was their role in World War II- Inspired country, Held off Germany, Battle of Britain, Met with Fdr alot to make plans,
5. How they lost power- Voted out of power before war ended
Hirohito
1. Background prior to coming to power- Was in the millitary worked up those ranks until father was sick and became emperor
2. How they came to power- Came to power through family
3. Once in power, how did they change their country, both positive and negative- Longest Emperor in Japanesse History
4. What was their role in World War II-
5. How they lost power- Died of cancer
Tojo
1. Background prior to coming to power- Rose through military ranks
2. How they came to power- Rose through military ranks
3. Once in power, how did they change their country, both positive and negative- Attack on Pearl habor was his idea,
4. What was their role in World War II-
5. How they lost power- Tried to commit suicide, then was arrested and executed for war crimes
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