Russian Revolution and Totalitarian Regimes

These flashcards cover the key concepts from the lecture notes on the Russian Revolution and the characteristics of totalitarian regimes.

What were the main causes for the start of the Russian Revolution?

WWI caused massive losses and shortages, weak leadership under Czar Nicholas II, economic hardship and famine, and demands for change by workers and peasants.

What slogan did the Bolsheviks use to rally support?

Peace, Land, and Bread.

What were the three main promises of the Bolsheviks?

1. Peace, Land, and Bread; 2. Worker Control of Production; 3. All Power to the Soviets.

How did Hitler maintain control in Germany?

He used propaganda through media, schools, and rallies, and employed secret police (Gestapo) and SS to eliminate opposition.

What technological advancements became common in the 1920s?

Cars, radios, and airplanes.

What types of entertainment were popular in the 1920s?

Jazz music, movies, and sports heroes.

What are the main characteristics of Fascist governments?

Extreme nationalism, the state above the individual, often racist.

What are the main characteristics of Communist governments?

A classless society in theory, state ownership of property, no political opposition.

What is a common aspect of both Fascist and Communist governments in practice?

Both are usually dictatorships.