The Great Depression & Rise of Totalitarianism

What is NOT a characteristic of totalitarianism?

• citizens have individual rights and freedoms

• single leader with unlimited control

• the government controls the media

• elimination of political opponents

Why did Germans start rallying behind extremist leaders during those tough times of political and economic chaos?

• Due to the influence of foreign powers

• In a quest for economic stability and a surge of national pride

• Because traditional political parties were dropping the ball

• Following a strong nudge from allied countries

How did the Great Depression shake up European nations?

• It led to an unexpected economic boom.

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  It barely made a ripple across European nations.

  
  

• It caused widespread economic hardship, shaking economies to their core.

• It specifically targeted the military sector, leaving everything else untouched.

How did the Great Depression lead to the rise of totalitarian leaders?

• By creating economic instability that totalitarian leaders promised to fix

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  By reducing the influence of military leaders in politics

• By increasing global trade and cooperation

• By promoting democratic principles worldwide

What are the conditions for a dictator to rise? (select all that apply)

• Bad economy

• Perception of a weak, ineffective government

• Feelings of anger, frustration

• Industrialization

What are common methods that dictators use to maintain their power? (select all that apply)

• Make false peace treaties with other nations

• Ban freedom of speech and other individual rights

• Eliminate rivals

• Declare War

Which of the following best describes the impact of World War I in Europe?

• Many countries faced economic and political hardships that allowed for the rise of

  totalitarian leaders.

• Allied nations faced economic prosperity as a result of receiving frequent reparations

  payments from the German government.

• All nations were required to pay for the war damages and diverted funding away from

  maintaining their military.

• Military careers became popular and new technologies were created rapidly to prepare for

  a second impending war.