The document discusses the rise of dictators before World War 2, focusing on Adolf Hitler of Germany, Benito Mussolini of Italy, and Hideki Tojo of Japan. It provides background information on each dictator and asks the reader to write a hypothetical 50-75 word campaign speech from the perspective of one of these leaders, addressing the current state of their country, problems facing it, and their plans for the future.

1. The Rise of the
Dictators

2. Why were militaristic/imperialist
dictators able to gain power
before WWII?

3. Adolf Hitler

4. Hitler Speaks to Germans

5. Benito Mussolini

6. Mussolini and Hitler

7. Hideki Tojo

8. Emperor Hirohito

9. Josef Stalin

10. You are ___ (either Hitler,
Mussolini, or Tojo). You are -
hypothetically – running for the
leadership of your country. Write a
50 – 75 word campaign speech that
you must deliver. Tell your
audience…
1)the current state of your country
2)the problems your country is
facing
3)your plans for the country’s future.