Essential Question:	During the 1930s, what obstacles stood in the way of world peace? How did Western nations respond?
Directions:	Read through the lesson slides below. Watch the videos. Take the quiz.

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Many events in Europe started to edge the continent towards war.

In addition to aggressive dictators, there were several other pivotal events which foreshadowed coming conflict. Watch through this 4 minute clip to learn about these. Then listen to the overview of the Spanish Civil War and how it helped to play a role.

Press play to listen to an overview of theSpanish Civil War and its relevance to World War II

Left: This picture shows General Francisco Franco reviewing his troops after a victory. Like many other dictators to rise in Europe during this time, Franco used terror, murder, and other horrible means to secure power as can be told by this quote: "Our regime is based on bayonets and blood, not on hypocritical elections."

-Francisco Franco Quoted in H.L. Matthews, Half of Spain Died

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Please watch this video to review how Germany went from the Rhineland to Anschluss (from the British perspective)

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Press play to listen to "Why the war came."

Do you think this was cause enough for war?

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