HIST 106: Lecture 10-Totalitarianism: Russia and Italy

These flashcards cover key concepts from the lecture on totalitarianism in Russia and Italy, focusing on the dynamics of political systems, significant leaders, and historical events.

What was Woodrow Wilson's aim for the postwar world?

To make the world safe for democracy.

What characterizes a Totalitarian State?

A single political party that serves as the driving force with a cult of personality around the leader.

What was the outcome of the Civil War in Russia from 1918 to 1921?

The Bolsheviks were victorious.

Who was the leader of the Red Army during the Russian Civil War?

Leon Trotsky.

What was the New Economic Policy (NEP)?

A policy introduced by Lenin from 1921 to 1928 that allowed some private enterprise.

What were the main goals of Stalin's Five Year Plans?

Rapid industrialization and collectivization of agriculture.

What was the Great Purge?

A campaign of political repression in the Soviet Union from 1936 to 1938 led by Stalin.

What were the conditions in Italy after World War I?

Political and economic instability, with the government being the most corrupt in Europe.

Who was Benito Mussolini?

The leader of Italy from 1924 who established the Fascist Party and was known as Il Duce.

What was the significance of the March on Rome?

It led to Mussolini becoming virtually dictator by 1924.

List the characteristics of Fascism.

Cult of personality, virulently nationalistic, militaristic, anti-communist, anti-socialist, anti-democratic, and imperialistic.

What was the Rome-Berlin Axis?

An alliance formed in 1936 between Italy and Germany.