The Rise of Dictators

Which of the following is an enforcement method of totalitarianism?

• free elections

• uncensored mass media

• tolerant treatment of all ethnic groups

• police terror

What caused many Germans to start taking Adolf Hitler and his message seriously, increasing his support?

• The threat of invasion by the Soviet Union

• His military experience

• The economic crisis Germany was in due to the Great Depression

• The example of Mussolini’s success in Italy

This style of totalitarianism owns everything. No private ownership.

• Communism

• Fascism

• Both

Under Joseph Stalin’s command economy system, all economic decisions were made by

• government officials alone.

• workers and government officials.

• members of the socialist realism movement.

• local soviets composed of workers, soldiers, and peasants.

All of the following were characteristics to BOTH fascism and communism EXCEPT

• the goal of a classless society.

• rule by a one-party system.

• a disregard for individual rights.

• the use of propaganda and censorship.

This style of government allows for private ownership of businesses.

• Communism

• Fascism

• Both

Which of the following was NOT true about daily life in the Soviet Union under Stalin?

• The government controlled all forms of entertainment and information to spread propaganda and hide damaging information from the people.

• People had to be careful what they said or did, since informants could be anywhere, watching and listening for anything critical of the government.

• The size and influence of the Russian Orthodox Church increased greatly, as the government encouraged people to seek comfort in religion during difficult times.

• Housing for everyone was provided by the government but was often crude, crowded, and uncomfortable.

What does it mean to have a totalitarian state?

• A country in which the people have a direct say in their government

• A country in which the people elect representatives to the legislature.

• A country in which the government controls every aspect of public and private life.

• A country in which the working class is glorified and has the greatest voice in government.

Which of the following was NOT a cause for the rise of Adolf Hitler?

• German support for the Treaty of Versailles

• A fear of communism

• Weaknesses of the Weimar Republic

• German nationalism

After World War I, most European nations had what type of government, if only temporarily?

• Fascist

• Socialist

• Communist

• Democratic