Blog 15

During this the 20^th century, balances were shifting. Some governments lost their power and dictatorship gained power. Democracy was challenged and that is one of the main reasons why dictatorship was so common during this time. The 20^th century was a time of war and people believed that a democratic government couldn’t handle conflict. WWI was mainly caused by system of alliances. A small war exploded and because a world war. Also, countries were improving their tools for war and killing. Because of improved tools, the more horrific and bloodier battles became. We had trench warfare, where soldiers lived in trenches and fought in them. They had guns and gas. After WWI many lives were lost and women back at home were left without men. This is part of the reason why there was such a feminist movement during this time. Women needed to take the place of their men.

            After WWI, there punitive treaties were created and Germany was looked down upon. Germany was being blamed for the Great War and they became salty. This is the reason why Germany wanted to rise. Germany was so easily manipulated by Hitler because of the desire of being number one and prospering. Hitler helped build up Germany and people favored this. People were very vulnerable during this time and looked for Hitler for leadership. Hitler needed someone to blame for Germany’s crisis and blamed the Jews and took anger and vengeance and turned it to them. Hitler talked down on the Jews and led Germany believe that they were inhuman.