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Adolf Hitler's rise to power in Germany
In 1919, he joined a struggling group
called the National Socialist German Workers’ Party, better known as the Nazi
Party.Hitler proved to be such a powerful public speaker and organizer that he
quickly became the party’s leader—he
promised to bring Germany out of chaos. -
Joseph Stalin's totalitarian government
By 1939, Stalin had firmly established a totalitarian government that tried
to exert complete control over its citizens. In a totalitarian state, individuals have
no rights, and the government suppresses all opposition. -
Benito Mussolini's fascist government in Italy
middle and upper classes demanded
stronger leadership. Mussolini took advantage of this situation. Mussolini knew how to appeal to Italy’s wounded national pride. He played on
the fears of economic collapse and communism. In this way, he won the support
of many discontented Italians. -
Mein Kampf
