Monday, March 4.

Presenting videos in class

FDR: leader of the united states. saved our economy. created the new deal and second new deal. created a lot of jobs for people during the great depression. supporter of the atomic bomb. died right at the end of WWII

Churchill- Leader of GB during WWII. came from a very important wealthy family. known for his inspiring speeches.

Hirohito- became emperor because his father was ill and died. led invasion of manchuria, bombed pearl harbor, battle of coral sea,  battle of midway. continued as emperor until his death. didn't really make war decisions.

hedeki tojo- actual military leader of japan, prime minister. forced to resign after the fall of saipan in 1944. attempted suicide- failed. was arrested for waging agressive war. ordered all attacks

hitler- ran for go'vt several times but was not elected. born in austria, his dad was very tough and beat him. struggled in school. didn't find his calling until WWI when he joined the german military.was an artist. hating the jews was common in europe before hitler. failed art school. rose in the Nazi party because of his great speaking skills. was a great motivater and leader. in 1923 he tried to overthrow the gov't. is put in prison and writes a book. lost in an election in 1930. people thought the nazi party was dead until the depression set in. was appointed chancelor by the leader of germany. hitler came to power when the leader died. committed suiced when the soviets entered berlin in 45.

mussilini- born in the kingdom of italy, was a rebel, got into trouble and was arrested. the king gave him complete control over the military. told someone to shoot him and he did. missed his heart then another person shot him. then was hung in front of everyone.

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