Key Ideas of Stalinism and Nazism

Flashcards covering Stalinism, Nazism, and the rise and methods of control of Hitler and Stalin.

Totalitarian control (Stalinism)

Stalin controlled almost every aspect of life, from media to schools, politics, and the economy.

One-party rule (Stalinism)

The Communist Party, led by Stalin, was the only legal political party.

Equality (Stalinism)

Communists believed that wealth should be shared equally.

Centralized economy (Stalinism)

Stalin controlled the economy through state-run industries and collective farms.

Industrialization and collectivisation (Stalinism)

Stalin pushed for rapid growth of factories and forced farmers to join collective farms.

Purges and repression (Stalinism)

Stalin used violent methods to eliminate any perceived enemies or threats.

Propaganda (Stalinism)

The government spread propaganda to promote Stalin's image and policies.

Cult of personality (Stalinism)

Stalin created an image of himself as a near-godlike figure.

Fear and control (Stalinism)

Stalin's regime relied heavily on fear to maintain control.

Extreme nationalism (Nazism)

Nazis believed in the superiority of the German people.

Totalitarian control (Nazism)

The Nazi regime controlled almost every aspect of life.

One-party rule (Nazism)

The Nazi Party, led by Hitler, was the only legal political party.

Aryan supremacy (Nazism)

Nazis believed that people of Aryan descent were the 'master race.'

Anti-Semitism (Nazism)

Nazis believed that Jews were a threat to society.

Anti-Communism (Nazism)

Hitler hated Communism and believed the people of the USSR were racially inferior.

Militarism and expansion (Nazism)

The Nazis believed in having a strong military and wanted to expand Germany's territory.

Propaganda (Nazism)

The government spread propaganda to promote Hitler's image.

Cult of personality (Nazism)

Hitler's image was displayed constantly.

Fear and control (Nazism)

Hitler's regime relied heavily on fear to maintain control.

Enabling Act

Gave Hitler the power to make laws without approval from the Reichstag (parliament).

Hitler Youth

Organization created to teach young people Nazi ideas and make them loyal to the regime.

Gestapo

Secret police used to spy on and arrest anyone who opposed Hitler.

NKVD

Stalin’s secret police, spied on citizens, arrested anyone suspected of disloyalty, and ran the Gulags (forced labour camps).

Gulags

Forced Labour Camps

Young Pioneers

Youth groups where children were taught to be loyal to Stalin and the Soviet regime.

Lebensraum

Hitler's aim to expand Germany's territory, particularly in Eastern Europe, to provide more space for Germans to live and grow.

Third Reich

The Empire Hitler wanted to establish

Treaty of Versailles

Placed heavy restrictions on Germany after World War I, including limiting its military and taking away land.

Operation Barbarossa

Hitler broke his pact with Stalin and launched Operation Barbarossa, invading the Soviet Union.