Compare the ideologies and practices of emerging dictatorships in Germany, Italy, Japan, and the Soviet Union.
Explain events and factors that contributed to the outbreak of World War II.

RH.6-8.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources.
RH.6-8.7 Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts.
WHST.6-8.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

All recommendations can be included and not limited to:

Graphic Organizers

Primary and Secondary Sources

DBQ

Presentation Project

Lesson # Lesson Title Duration of Days
1 The Seeds of Totalitarianism 5
2 The Rise of the Nazi Party 5
3 Path to War 5