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European totalitarianism (such as Nazism, Communism, and Fascism) began as a result of the Great Depression.
The Depression had many country's citizens desperate for a solution to their economic problems, and followed the extreme socialist leaders who promised restoration. These leaders became dictators who took advantage of their power and their people's support to create totalitarian governments.
After the World Trade Centers fell and images of it were seen by everyone, the government got the necessary amount of patriotism/nationalism from the people to lead them into a war with no just cause. They labeled the Taliban as an oppressive government and demonized them and Al Qaeda as "freedom haters" (how can anyone hate freedom?). This gave the Americans the will to lead an all out offensive on the third world country Afghanistan. As Americans irrationally feared Islamic Arabs and "terrorists," due to the media constantly informing Americans of supposed terror threats (with little to no sources) and keeping them worryied, the government was able to take away large amounts of rights from the American public with the Patriot Act. Some of the major points of this Act are the government's ability to spy , keep files, tap the phone lines, search the property without a warrant , and indefinately arrest without a trial ALL suspected terrorists. So, any person person that posed a threat to the government could lead to them being called a "terrorist" and consequently being sent to jail/tortured.
The rise of Totalitarianism first started before WWII. After America had their Great Depression, some of the European countries were also affected. BUT, totalitarian and fascist dictators came to rule (Hitler in Germany) and told their people what they wanted to hear. This is one of the reasons why Germany's great depression was over immediately. The main purpose of this type of government was to put the entire nation before the individual person.
Totalitarian leaders managed to create a strong following from militant leader and groups, provided their own strict doctrine of control, then used their associations to take control of extremely fragile governments all ready in place, earning the hearts and minds of the public by promising to make their nation the greatest in the world.
Joseph (Uncle Joe) Stalin did not start totalitarian government.
He developed the Communist system of government.
These are slightly different.
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What does totalitarianism have to do with World War 2?
Totalitarianism is the belief that the government has complete and total control over everything. It limits freedoms. Totalitarianism was used in Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union. It is also being debated whether or not Fascist Italy was a totalitarian regime.
Could totalitarianism be the reason for World War 2?
yes
Who werr the World War 2 totalitarianism leaders and there countries?
*were *their
The events that lead to the outbreak of World War 1?
Secret alliances, militarism, imperialism and totalitarianism.
What countries were Totalitarianism during World War 2?
Russia Japan Germany Italy Spain
When did totalitarianism start?
Italy was the country where totalitarianism started. The fascist country brought this new type of government to light in 1923.
How do you spell totalrianism?
It's totalitarianism.
When was The Origins of Totalitarianism created?
The Origins of Totalitarianism was created in 1951.
Use the word totalitarianism in a sentence?
Totalitarianism is a word! and your welcome
Where in Europe did totalitarianism begin?
Totalitarianism began in Italy in the 1920s.
How many pages does The Origins of Totalitarianism have?
The Origins of Totalitarianism has 704 pages.
What is the significance of totalitarianism?
nothing
The US and the Soviet Union felt they were in an ideological war between freedom and democracy and communism and?
Totalitarianism(A+ Anywhere)
What is the difference between a totalitarianism regime and a democracy?
The difference is simply that totalitarianism regime is 2 words and democracy is 1 word
What Footwear is associated with totalitarianism?
jackboot
Is Cambodia a totalitarianism government?
no ist not
What is the leader of totalitarianism called?
A dictator.
