Analyze the ways in which technology and mass culture contributed to the success of dictators in the 1920s and 1930s.

1. Analyze the ways in which technology and mass culture contributed to the success of dictators in the 1920's and 1930's. Emma Martin & Gil Salisbury

2. In the aftermath of the Great War, countries were struggling to re-establish themselves, both economically and politically. The Allies, tired of war, tried to rebuild a peaceful Europe; the Axis powers, still bitter with the Treaty of Versailles, tended towards fascist dictatorships. Although different in their goals, both the Axis and the Allies powers took advantage of new propaganda techniques to gain wider support. Introduction

3. Paragraph I � After World War I, Hitler, with the support of the Nazi party, used the poor economy to gain support of the masses. Gained publicity by denouncing Weimar Republic Mein Kampf - outlined his plans of conquest Launched a public works program to aid Germany Improved infrastructure Large military spending to get out of Depression Hitler promised to counter the Treaty of Versailles

4. Paragraph I � Nazi Society The Treaty of Versailles limited German power? scapegoat of WWI German propaganda only supported the glory of war After 1933, German propaganda was aimed at rearmament

5. In the midst of the Russian Revolution, Stalin urged Communism through means of media and education. Youth brain-washing Media posters Peasants were taught the ideals of Communism Restricted journalism Religious persecution Paragraph II

6. Mussolini�s dictatorship was mostly a fa�ade of propaganda, which influenced Italy�s zeal towards the war. Appealed to the emotion of people, rather than intellect Through youth groups/military training, he was able to gain strong support ? �Cooperative� State Paragraph III

7. With the widespread availability of technology propaganda, governments throughout Europe were able to influence the public. Mostly everyone had access to radios War posters Newspapers Broadcasting Music Government-sponsored art Paragraph IV

8. The nature of society in post-war Europe and the new use of mass media enabled dictators of the 1920�s and 1930�s to have stronger control over the lives of the people. Conclusion

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