Totalitarianism & Fascism

What did totalitarian states convince the German people to trade for protection from evil enemies?

• Freedom

• Wealth

• Land

• Culture

What is a characteristic of totalitarian states?

• Limited government control

• Complete control over all aspects of people's private and public lives

• No government control

• Control only over public lives

Who was the leader of the Fascist Party in Italy during the rise of totalitarian states?

• Benito Mussolini

• Adolf Hitler

• Joseph Stalin

• Francisco Franco

Which leader is associated with the rise of totalitarianism in Germany?

• Adolf Hitler

• Joseph Stalin

• Benito Mussolini

• Winston Churchill

What tactics did totalitarian leaders use to gain power?

• Propaganda and censorship

• Democratic elections

• Peaceful negotiations

• Decentralization of power

True or False: Totalitarian leaders used secret police, fear of foreign attack, and propaganda to maintain control.

• True

• False

The Treaty of Versailles was considered unjust by Germans because:

• it imposed heavy reparations and territorial losses on Germany.

• it allowed Germany to expand its territory.

• it provided Germany with economic aid.

• it was never enforced.

The impact of WWI on Europe was:

• Economic growth and prosperity

• Political stability and peace

• Widespread destruction and political upheaval

• Technological stagnation

People turned to authoritarian leaders after WWI because:

• they promised stability and order in times of chaos.

• they were the only available political option.

• they had the most military power.

• they were democratically elected by a majority.

In a totalitarian regime, there is limited or no individual _______ for citizens.

• freedoms

• rights

• choices

• autonomy