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A quick overview of what totalitarianism is and its functions.

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Totalitarian Regimes, Leaders, and Countries

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Totalitarian Regimes, Leaders, and Countries

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Some governments and movements that Westerners have accused of being totalitarian in nature include Nazi Germany, the Soviets during communism and the Stalinist movement. Get details of these totalitarian regimes as well as others.

Joseph Stalin in the Soviet Union (Russia)

In the Soviet Union, after the conclusion of the Civil War, Stalin took over the country. He then began executing any people who were not in alignment with the goals of the state.

Benito Mussolini in Italy

Having seized power in Italy in 1922, Benito Mussolini became the nation's leader and immediately began to rule in a totalitarian manner. He used secret police to murder citizens not falling in line with his regime.

Emperor Hirohito in Japan

The Japanese totalitarianism It was the form of government that developed in the Japanese state between 1925 and 1945 under the mandate of Emperor Hirohito. At the end of the First World War

Adolf Hitler in Germany

Notorious for his reign in Germany, Adolf Hitler employed totalitarianism to achieve an obedient nation that was his personal vision for the country. He used his rule to murder thousands of Jewish citizens during the Holocaust.

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Totalitarian: Reference sheet and Guided notes

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Totalitarian: Reference sheet and Guided notes

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Angela Martin Totalitarian Dictators (1)

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Click and download the PowerPoint and study the Scoop about Totalitarianism.

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Totalitarianism is a form of government that attempts to assert total control over the lives of its citizens. It is characterized by strong central rule that attempts to control and direct all aspects of individual life through coercion and repression. It does not permit individual freedom.