Unit 12 Fascism and Communism (10 Days)
Day 1- Revolutions and attempt at stability in Russia
McKay p. 908-916 MT p. 383-391
A. List and explain the factors in the three revolutions in Russia.
B. Compare the causes and results of these revolutions.
C. Analyze the major ideas of Lenin and compare them to his practices.
Day 2-3 - Struggle and Consolidation and the Stalinist State
McKay p. 957- 968 MT p. 391-396
A. Analyze the major ideas of Trotsky and Stalin.
B. Explain and evaluate the major causes and effects of the Stalin-Trotsky power
struggle.
C. Explain the short and long term goals of Stalin.
D. Analyze the degree of success Stalin had in reaching his goals.
Day 4- Instability and Fascism
McKay p. 957-960; 968-970 MT p.428-432
A. Understand and explain the major ideas of Italian Fascism.
B. Analyze and explain the major post war problems in Italy and Germany.
C. Explain the major features of fascist control in Italy.
Day 5- Hitler’s Rise to Power
McKay p.970- 974
MT- 398-406; 432-435
A. Explain and understand the ideas of German Fascism.
B. Analyze and explain the factors that led to Hitler’s takeover.
C. Explain the major domestic policies of Hitler.
Day 6- Hitler- Vienna and Spain
McKay p. 975- 979 MT- 436-439
A. Explain the relationship between Hitler and the German Army.
B. Analyze and explain the takeover of Austria.
C. Explain the significance of the Spanish Civil War.
Day 7- 8 Poland and War
McKay p. 979-983 MT- p. 440-456
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Analyze and explain events leading to the Polish takeover.
Explain the reasons and features of the attack on Norway.
Analyze the fall of France and the Vichy government.
Analyze Hitler’s attitude to non-European areas.
Day 9 The Tide Turns
McKay p. 983-988 ( Sorry- No MT- it does a poor job with this!)
A. Explain the role of Italy in the war. (I wish I could!!)
B. Analyze the reasons for Hitler’s increased problems and his response.
C. Analyze and discuss the policy of the “Final Solution”.
Day 10- Unit Exam -the FINAL ONE!!!!!