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Totalitarianism: The Rise of Dictators Post-WWI

Explore characteristics of totalitarian regimes like one-party rule, all-powerful leaders, propaganda, and scapegoating in Italy, Soviet Union, Germany. Learn how individual rights were sacrificed for unity, and how violence was used to maintain control.

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Totalitarianism: The Rise of Dictators Post-WWI

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  1. Totalitarianism a.k.a., The Rise of Dictators after World War I

  2. Features of Totalitarianism One-party dictatorship All other parties outlawed. No competitive elections. Hardship demands unity.

  3. Italy Soviet Union Germany Communist Party Nazi Party Fascist Party

  4. Features of Totalitarianism 2) All-powerful leader • Head of the party has total power. • Worshipped in “cult of personality.” • Defying him comes at a high price.

  5. Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Josef Stalin

  6. Features of Totalitarianism No individual rights A luxury we can’t afford. Causes disunity; stops progress. Focus is on obedience & sacrifice for the good of the whole.

  7. Features of Totalitarianism Use of propaganda Govt controls all media outlets. “Big Lie” technique. Akin to brainwashing.

  8. Features of Totalitarianism Use of violence Opposition is swiftly silenced. People are scared into submission. Controls word of mouth.

  9. Features of Totalitarianism Promise of an ideal society Utopia in exchange for sacrifice. “Carrot & stick” approach. Offers hope to suffering, vulnerable people.

  10. World domination by the “master race.” Createa “classless” society. Rebuild the Roman Empire.

  11. Features of Totalitarianism Scapegoating Provide angry people with a common enemy. Quickest way to build unity. Allows the many to put blame on the few.

  12. “Inferior” races. (i.e., non-Germans) Communists. The propertied classes.

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