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Introduction to World War II: Leadership

Warm-Up: What makes a good leader?

Name a specific person that you would consider a good leader: _______________________________________ Elect a New Leader In a few years you will be old enough to vote to elect the leaders of our country !hink about what "ualities you may look for in a leader that we discussed above #any people look at the background and the person$s beliefs as a basis %n the ne&t page there are si& short descriptions of different leaders 'ead each one and decide whether or not you would want them to be your ne&t leader (or each leader list two reasons why you would elect them and two reasons you would not Leader +, !wo 'easons )ou Would *lect !hem !wo 'easons )ou Would Not *lect !hem

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2e was born into a military family3 with his father being a general in the army When he was old enough he attended the nation$s military academy to become an officer in the army afterwards Despite all of his training and military knowledge he only saw combat once in his life 4fter he 5oined the army he became increasingly interested in politics 2e gained a reputation for his sharp3 legal mind and his ability to make good3 "uick decisions !he devotion he had for his county and wanting to protect it led to him running for political office and supporting the country going to war 2e oversaw changes to education and tried to improve the education system in place 2e also enacted many of his own government policies to improve the political stability 2e was born in a small town3 where his father was a blacksmith and his mother was a schoolteacher 2e worked for his father for much of his early childhood3 until he was sent away to boarding school 2e eventually became the school$s headmaster 6o after he left the country to study philosophy and other theoretical studies When he returned he decided to become a politician 2e believed in the democratic process3 direct action3 and advocated for worker$s rights 2e was a writer as well as a politician 2e wrote many articles for a newspaper and he published several books and essays 2is works introduced new political ideas for the nation During World War I3 he wanted his nation to remain neutral and his ideas and opinions about the conflict were seen as too radical and he was kicked out of his political party When he returned to politics he advocated for the importance of national identity and loyalty of all citi7ens to their country 2e gained support from military leaders3 businessmen3 and liberals When he became the leader of his country he launched efforts to address the economic problems and high unemployment %ne of his ma5or focuses was to improve the agricultural portion of the economy 2e also believed in the education of the nation$s youth for the future 2e was born into a well8known3 wealthy3 and influential family During his childhood he traveled all over the world with his parents 2e en5oyed both organi7ed and outdoor sports 2e attended a boarding school where he was inspired to go into politics 2e attended college and then law school 4fterwards3 he practiced law and then held several political offices 2e worked to e&pand the military3 especially the navy When he became the leader of his country he worked to push ma5or policies through to help the economy grow 2is ma5or goals were to use activism to renew national spirit 2e also created many diplomatic relationships with other countries that were helpful in the future While holding political positions there were several assassination attempts 4s well3 there was a public awareness of his affairs outside of his marriage

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2e was born into a large farming family 4t a young age his family lost the farm and they moved 2e received only a basic education and considered at becoming a priest When World War I began he 5oined the military 2e was wounded and returned a decorated war veteran who had made many connections with powerful military leaders 2e decided to enter politics because he had new ideas about how to improve the government and nation 2e believed in the democratic process and wanted to improve the economic status of the nation 2e lost his first ma5or election3 but was a popular name in politics3 which led him to become the nation$s leader later 2e often spoke to different groups of people before and after he was elected While some saw him as a traitor3 others liked and supported his efforts 2e created diplomatic alliances with many foreign nations and oversaw infrastructural improvements in his country %n a personal level3 he was a religious man who had a love and support for the fine arts In fact3 in his youth he en5oyed drawing cartoons 2e also was the author of a famous book in the ,9-:s 2e was born in a small town where his father was a cobbler (or much of his childhood he dealt with medical problems and an abusive father 2is family$s business was lost and his father left his family alone 4s a teenager he attended seminary school to become a priest3 but he never finished With no money he 5oined different activist and political groups3 and began organi7ing his own groups around his own opinions and ideas about the government 2e created military alliances and connections within in the government 4s a politician he was a visionary that wanted to change and make the world better When he gained leadership status in his country he pushed for advancements in industry to stimulate economic growth 2e also worked to end the agriculture crisis and famine in the country3 create more rights for women3 and increase medical technology 2e was a supporter of the arts and became the sub5ect of many pieces of literature3 poetry3 paintings3 film3 music3 etc ;orn into a wealthy and influential family 2is parents were absent for his childhood and he relied on his tutors and nannies 2e was schooled at home at first3 in reading3 writing3 and arithmetic Later he was sent to three prestigious schools3 but was never considered a good student 2e held many political positions and was a military officer 2e wrote several books on his e&periences as a soldier3 he was also known for writings in other areas such as politics and history and his skill as an artist During World War I he served partially in the government and partially as an active soldier (or part of the ,9.:s he left the political world3 but had strong support for the people when he returned to become the nation$s leader During his time as a leader he was known for his inspirational radio broadcasts and speeches 2is goals were to protect the economy and trade with foreign countries 2e also passed ta& laws for the wealthy3 created social welfare programs3 and helped in the research of new military technology

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Final Question: Look back over the si& possible leaders3 which of them would you vote for if you had to elect one to be your leader? *&plain in -0 words or more