Accelerated World History: Monday April 4th Day 38

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:

What role do women play today

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Essential Question -Gender Roles and expectations

Journal Entry - Flapper - (in the 1920s) a fashionable young woman intent on enjoying herself and flouting conventional standards of behavior.
What would be a modern day version of a Flapper? Describe her clothing, attitude and actions (Girls do not share your idea with the boys, and boys do not share your idea with the girls)