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Rise of Totalitarian Governments after World War I

Think about the question:

What was totalitarianism and how was it implemented in similar and different ways in Germany, Italy, and the Soviet Union?

Using what you have learned in this Unit, as well as the following sources, and any others you find through your own research, complete the table in the worksheet to show the similarities and differences in the totalitarian regimes that were established in Germany, Italy, and the Soviet Union. Think about how the dictators came to power, how they ruled once they gained power, what did these societies look like before and after totalitarian regimes came to power.

Recommendation: On a piece of paper use a Venn diagram to organize your thoughts and ideas, where the circles overlap, note the shared characteristics (things that are the same). In the circles to the left, right, and bottom, list features that are specific to each country or leader (things that are different).

Sources:

• Rise to Power of Totalitarian States in the Interwar Years
• Totalitarianism and the Rise of the Dictators (1920s–1930s)
• Rise of Totalitarian States