The peace settlements at the end of World War I combined with severe economic problems to produce widespread discontent across Europe. Democratic rule in many states gave way to fascism, authoritarianism, and totalitarianism. The following will be discussed in this chapter: The futile search for stability, the rise of dictatorial regimes, Hitler and Nazi Germany, cultural and intellectual trends. | Splash Screen Chapter Menu Chapter Introduction Section 1: The Futile Search for Stability Section 2: The Rise of Dictatorial Regimes Section 3: Hitler and Nazi Germany Section 4: Cultural and Intellectual Trends Visual Summary Chapter Intro How can politics be reflected in sports? Nazi leader Adolf Hitler wanted to use the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin to show the superiority of the Aryan (German) race. However, African-American athlete Jesse Owens of the United States shattered that plan by winning four gold medals. In this chapter you will learn how Hitler and other leaders created totalitarian states. • In the photograph, why is Jesse Owens (at center) saluting and why is Lutz Long (at right) extending his arm? • Do you think national pride and politics or individual accomplishments are more important to Olympic athletes today? Chapter Intro Chapter Intro Chapter Intro 1 The Futile Search for Stability What were the causes of instability in the West after World War I? Chapter Intro 2 The Rise of Dictatorial Regimes Why did certain European countries become dictatorial regimes? Chapter Intro 3 Hitler and Nazi Germany How did Hitler and the Nazis gain power and rule Germany? Chapter Intro 4 Cultural and Intellectual Trends What were the main cultural and intellectual trends between the wars? Chapter Preview-End Section 1-Main Idea The BIG Idea Competition Among Countries Peace and prosperity were short-lived after World War I as a global depression weakened Western democracies. Section 1-Key Terms Content Vocabulary depression collective bargaining deficit spending Academic Vocabulary annual ratio Section 1-Key Terms People, Places, and Events Ruhr Valley Dawes Plan Treaty of Locarno Switzerland Weimar Republic John Maynard Keynes Franklin Delano Roosevelt New Deal A B Section 1-Polling Question Do you know anyone who lived during the Great Depression? A. Yes B. No Section 1 Uneasy Peace, Uncertain Security Discontent with the Treaty of Versailles and a weak . | Splash Screen Chapter Menu Chapter Introduction Section 1: The Futile Search for Stability Section 2: The Rise of Dictatorial Regimes Section 3: Hitler and Nazi Germany Section 4: Cultural and Intellectual Trends Visual Summary Chapter Intro How can politics be reflected in sports? Nazi leader Adolf Hitler wanted to use the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin to show the superiority of the Aryan (German) race. However, African-American athlete Jesse Owens of the United States shattered that plan by winning four gold medals. In this chapter you will learn how Hitler and other leaders created totalitarian states. • In the photograph, why is Jesse Owens (at center) saluting and why is Lutz Long (at right) extending his arm? • Do you think national pride and politics or individual accomplishments are more important to Olympic athletes today? Chapter Intro Chapter Intro Chapter Intro 1 The Futile Search for Stability What were the causes of instability in the West after World War I? Chapter .
