Resources
The Purges : A breakdown of the Great Purges in Russia which utilized for the first time mass violence and scare tactics by the government.
Communism : A quick, bullet point overview of what communism is with key terms defined.
Main causes of totalitarianism : A brief ,easy to read breakdown of the main ideas of the causes of totalitarianism in Europe.
Mussolini's rise to power : A short overview of Mussolini's rise to power. It is most helpful if you read the sections from "Mussolini the Journalist" through "Fascists seize control of Italy".
The Origins of Totalitarianism : This brief article provides interesting perspectives and ideas useful to think more deeply and broadly about totalitarianism itself. These ideas can also help us understand the impact the dictators of the 20th century had on their governments and the world.
Communism : A quick, bullet point overview of what communism is with key terms defined.
Main causes of totalitarianism : A brief ,easy to read breakdown of the main ideas of the causes of totalitarianism in Europe.
Mussolini's rise to power : A short overview of Mussolini's rise to power. It is most helpful if you read the sections from "Mussolini the Journalist" through "Fascists seize control of Italy".
The Origins of Totalitarianism : This brief article provides interesting perspectives and ideas useful to think more deeply and broadly about totalitarianism itself. These ideas can also help us understand the impact the dictators of the 20th century had on their governments and the world.
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This video provides a concise look at how Lenin took power in Russia, 1917.
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This video gives a quick, personal look at what life was like for the average citizen under Stalin's rule.
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An informative and engaging video providing the basic facts and history of fascism in Europe.
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Hitler's speech at the Siemens factory, 1933. This footage shows the ideas he was promoting and his ability to communicate and connect with a crowd.
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This video explains communism in an easy to understand way and how it differs from socialism.
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