Why do people follow the extremists?

This next unit is about the rise of totalitarian rulers.  When we study these rulers, we often wonder "why" people would follow such extremists... what are some reasons you have seen in your experience, whether personal or learned...

What do you think?

We have spent the last 6 weeks studying the first 19 years of the 20th century... focusing around World War One.  Of everything we studied this unit, what do you think had the largest impact or interest level for you.  Please give a reason for this.

Glory of War

The First World War ended the notion that war is glorious.  There are many reasons why this statement can be considered true... or you could say that there never was glory in war and World War One reinforced this.  Please give your opinion on this plus one or two examples to support your thoughts.

 

Canada and WWI

Canada was said to become a nation during WWI, despite becoming a country in 1867.  Give one or two reasons why you think this statement has been said.

Pre WWI Tensions

We looked at 4 key reasons why tensions were running high prior to WWI:
1) Nationalism
2) Economic Rivalry
3) Alliance System
4) Weapons or Arms Race
Which one or two do you think are MOST responsible for the start of the war and WHY?

100+ Year’s of Change

We’ve been looking at what life was like at the beginnng of the 20th century...what do you think are 2 of the biggest changes that society has seen since then?

From Moderate Reform to Violent Revolution

How and why did the moderate reforms of the National Assembly become violent?
Do you agree with turning to violence in this situation?  Explain briefly.