Democracy and Dictatorships

Stalin, Mussolini and Hitler Similarities and Differences

What are the features of a dictatorship?

• Murders opponents

• Uses propaganda

• Use of spies and secret police

mHow did Stalin come into power?

He had Trotsky removed from the communist party after the Tsar gave up his throne

When was Leon Trotsky removed from the communist party?

1927

When and where did purges take place in Russia?

In the USSR in the 1930’s

How many where sent to Gulags or killed?

500,000 people

What ‘personality cult’ did Stalin develop?

He had paintings and statues everywhere, showing him as the person to lead them into a great communist future

What was the secret police called in Russia? (Stalin)

USSR

What did Mussolini promise?

Bring back discipline, pride and glory to Italy through fascism

What job did Mussolini have before becoming the prime minister of Italy?

He was a young politician and an ex-soldier

What was Mussolini known as?

il Duce

When did Mussolini become Prime Minister?

1922

What did Mussolini do after he became Prime Minister?

• He banned all opposition

• Communists were murdered

What were the Blackshirts’ job?

Bring in line those who opposed Mussolini

What forms of propaganda did Mussolini create

• He created huge displays

• Had uniforms

• Had special salutes

When did Hitler try to take over the government?

1923

What did Hitler’s book, Mein Kampf, do for him?

It gave him the reputation of being the man to put Germany on the right track

What was a strong government seen as in Germany?

Protection

What was the name of the secret police in Germany?

Gestapo

In what countries were people encouraged to spy on each other?

Germany and Russia