Rise of Totalitarian Dictators

What was the total number of worldwide casualties as a result of WW1?

40 million, with 15 million deaths.

What organization was established to maintain peace and solve world problems after WW1?

League of Nations.

What was Wilson's 14th point regarding the League of Nations?

Over 60 nations joined the League.

Why did the U.S. not join the League of Nations?

The American people did not want to get involved in future European problems.

What was the main result of the Locarno Pact established in 1925?

Germany was invited to join the League of Nations.

How did the U.S. emerge from WW1 economically?

As the world’s leading economic power.

What global event began in 1929?

The Great Depression.

What was France's main concern after WW1?

Protection against Germany.

What was the Maginot Line?

Defensive fortifications built by France to stop future invasions from Germany.

What social and political problem did England face post-WW1?

Ireland wanted self-government.

What political party did Benito Mussolini lead?

Fascist Party.

What does Fascism advocate?

A dictatorship of the state over people through force and censorship.

What was Benito Mussolini called?

Il Duce, meaning 'the leader'.

What was significant about Mussolini's 'March on Rome'?

He led troops into Rome and began his rule of terror.

What was Mussolini's slogan that the Italian people embraced?

'Believe, obey, fight… Mussolini is always right'.

What did Mussolini do to other political parties in Italy?

He disbanded all other political parties.

Which countries did Mussolini invade to project strength?

Ethiopia and Albania.

What was the Black Shirt Army?

A group organized by Mussolini that used violence to stop any opposition.

What was a key characteristic of the Weimar Republic in Germany?

It was weak and unpopular.

What political party influenced the German people after WW1?

The National Socialist German Workers Party (Nazi Party).

Why did German people seek a new leader after WW1?

They did not support the Weimar Republic.

What influenced Joseph Stalin’s ideology?

He was influenced by Karl Marx and Marx’s writings about communism.

What actions did Joseph Stalin take in the early 1900s?

He was arrested several times for organizing labor strikes and was exiled to Siberia.

What does the name ‘Stalin’ mean?

It means 'steel' in Russian.

What was Stalin's goal for the Soviet Union?

His goal was to make the Soviet Union a modern industrialized nation.

What was the 5 Year Plan?

It was Stalin's program for economic growth.

What was the reign of terror associated with Stalin's rule?

It was a period of severe repression against anyone who opposed him, resulting in executions and punishments.

Who were the Kulaks?

The Kulaks were wealthy farmers who opposed Stalin and faced the brunt of his penalties.

What were Gulags?

Gulags were prison camps where people were sent to work under harsh conditions and often died.

How many people died during Stalin's rule?

Approximately 20 million people were killed during his reign, helping to solidify the Soviet Union as a major world power.