Accelerated World History: Thursday March 31st Day 37

CHAPTER 13 The Rise of Totalitarianism

Objective:

Students will be able to understand the widespread disillusionment with prewar institutions, authorities, and values the resulted in a void that was later filled by totalitarians.
Students will be able to discuss the influence of World War I on literature, art, and intellectual life in the West (e.g.,Pablo Picasso, the :lost generation" of Gertrude Stein, Ernest Hemingway)

Rationale:

The aftermath of World War I with its winners and losers sets the stage for totalitarians to raise among the rubble of defeated countries. 5 powerful men emerge from the social and political situation and transform the way government and power operate in a society. Having a basic understanding of these men and the situation where they developed in essential in understanding the late 20th century.

Evidence:

Being able to list the Totalitarian leaders and the different conditions that led to their power, as well as the results of their reign.

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Essential Question -What is Art