Russia's General Winter

Use the links and your knowledge of global history to answer the questions below.

• What major obstacles did both Napoleon and Hitler encounter in their failed invasions of Russia?
  

• Imagine that you are a general who has just been commanded to invade Russia. From what you know of these two unsuccessful invasions what kind of strategy would you use and what would you do to prepare your army for the attack?
  

Napoleon's Attack on Russia

Hitler's Attack on Russia

How did Hitler Rise to Power?

What factors led the collapse of the German Weimar Republic to Hitler and the Nazi's in the 1930's? Elaborate on the following in your answer:
1. The Treaty of Versailles
2. German Democratic Tradition
3. The Wall Street Crash

Evaluation Question:

1. Which of the conditions above do you believe most convinced the German people to abandon democracy for Hitler's dictatorship? Explain.

Sythesis Question:

1. What emothions did both Hitler and Mussolini stir in their followers

Follow this link for information: Rise of the Nazi's

Gandhi and MLK

Theme: Civil Rights Leaders

Gandhi and Martin Luther King worked within their countries to create civil rights for oppressed groups in their society.

Task:

1. What simular methods of protest were used by both Gandhi and MLK?


2. Do you believe these methods are effective? Explain your answer and use specific examples.

Martin Luther King

Gandhi