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Transcript of Also, the six characteristics of totalitarianism, and how Stalin took power.
ALL HAIL PREMIER LAMAlso, the six characteristics of totalitarianism, and how Stalin took power
DEFINITION OF TOTALITARIANISMA system of government where the state has complete power over all aspects of a person’s life
Examples: Nazi Germany under HitlerSoviet Union under Stalin Italy under Mussolini
1. DYNAMIC LEADERUnites the peopleEncourages people to devote themselves to the state
Dominates the face of the government
Charismatic – attracts people’s respect
2. ORGANIZED VIOLENCEState uses force to crush all opposition
Targets certain segments of the populationEthnic minoritiesPolitical opponents Intellectuals (i.e., the people who might challenge the regime)
3. IDEOLOGY Ideology = system of fixed beliefs
Justifies government actions
Glorifies the stateCitizens are taught to uncritically accept the ideology
Communism – state ownership of the means of production
Criticized opponents as ‘enemies of the proletariat’ (working class)
In your notes: What do you think was Stalin’s ideology?
4. STATE CONTROLThe state controls all parts of lifeBusiness, labor, the economy
Family lifeYouth groupsReligionEducation and the arts
5. STATE OVER THE INDIVIDUALThe interests of the state are placed above the interests of the individual
Total lack of freedom and civil liberties
No concept of human rights or protection for minorities
6. DEPENDENCE ON MODERN TECHNOLOGY Reliance on mass communication to convey propaganda Radio Television
Continual bombardment with propaganda
Manipulation/control of the media – government bans criticism of the press
VLADIMIR LENINBolshevik revolutionaryLeader of Russia, 1917-1922
Leader of USSR, 1922-1924
Died 1924Pragmatic leader – focused on restoring economy before establishing communism
JOSEPH STALINConsidered unrefined and rudeBecame Secretary-General of the Communist Party in 1922
Maneuvered into power after Lenin’s death
Dictator of USSR from 1928 until his death in 1953