have implemented this system after gaining power legally. Stalin in Russia‚ Mussolini in Italy‚ and (the two regimes used as examples in this essay) Hitler in Germany and Mao in the People’s Republic of China‚ exercised huge amounts of suppression and terror to drive their populations into submission. However‚ the role of terror‚ I would argue‚ is only useful in removing opposition to a regime – clearing the way for them to take power. They can only gain power through force‚ or popular support‚ and my
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Fundamentally‚ both Benito Mussolini and Adolf Hitler had the same burning desire to each make their nation a respected and economically impregnable Great Power. Mussolini wanted to return Italy to its glory days of the ancient Roman Empire‚ a domestic policy amongst others which was used as propaganda and to ultimately consolidate his power. A strong economy and a united state were vital for both countries in case of the outbreak of yet another catastrophic war. "Everything in the state‚ nothing
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in German Politics. Adolf Hitler and the Nazi’s have hit the headlines with their meetings‚ banners and radical ideas. What Makes this man so successful?... Adolf Hitler was born and bred in as Austria. He had a troubling relationship with his father throughout his life; however he maintained a strong relationship with his mum. After leaving school at the age of 16‚ young Hitler travelled to Vienna in order to fulfil his dreams of becoming a painter. Things for Hitler took a turn for the worst not
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Whereas Mao was influenced primarily by Western ideologies‚ Ghandi based the Indian revolution within a mix of Hindu and Western influences. First and foremost to Ghandi was the idea of Indian Nationalism and the strong sense of being exclusively Indian‚ a romantic notion also preached by Henry David Thoreau. When Thoreau speaks of an American government that he wishes was less controlling‚ he insists‚ “The character inherent in the American people has done all that has been accomplished; and it
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used which helped in the rise to power of Mao Mao’s rise to power was as a result of favourable conditions resulting from both the failures of the Nationalist party (GMD) and the various successes of the Communist party (CCP). Before Mao was able to consolidate his power over China in 1949‚ he first had to become solitary leader of the CCP party; which he accomplished through his ideology‚ policies and leadership qualities. The Long March began Mao’s ascent into power‚ with his leadership throughout
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Who or what was responsible for Hitler’s rise to power? Many believe that there was only one factor for his rise to power. Some state that Hitler could not have risen to power in any country other than Germany‚ implying that he was nothing more than a product of German culture. Others say that Hitler made himself dictator by means of his own political genius. Yet still others claim that it was the weak democratic government of the Weimar Republic or only Germany’s social and economic scene in
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Compare and contrast social and economic policies of Hitler and Mussolini We should start this brief analyze with focusing on the background of the dictators’ way to power. In both countries‚ Germany and Italy‚ the blow of 1929s Wall Street crisis proved to be very tough‚ however the economic situation inside states wasn’t good after the end of World War the First. Unemployment and budget deficit helped Mussolini with taking power in 1922. Hitler became a chancellor in 1933 when Germany suffered
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Adolf Hitler’s Rise and Consolidation of Power Adolf Hitler arose from a young‚ inspired artist and decorated soldier to a malevolent Führer. Adolf Hitler’s beliefs stemmed from the German defeat in World War I. During his youth‚ Hitler’s anger capitalized after Germany had lost the war and believed that he could propose a stronger government that would bring power and esteem back toward Germany. Hitler had written a novel called‚ “Mein Kampf” outlining his ideas on a new Germany. As the evil‚ totalitarian
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On 30th January 1933‚ Hindenburg received Hitler in audience and appointed him chancellor. It came as a shock to some people but many believed that Hitler’s rise to power was inevitable. Some state that Hitler could not have risen to power in any country other than Germany‚ implying that he was nothing more than a product of German culture. Others say that Hitler rose to power by means of his political genius. And yet still others claim that it was the weak democratic government of the Weimar Republic
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Hitler’s Rise to Power How did Hitler rise to power (1933) and consolidate his power (1934)? When the First World War ended on November 11th 1918; many Germans were put into poverty due to the massive costs of the war. Millions of dying and hungry Germans caused the public to turn to radical political views. A crucial point on the agenda of many Germans was to find a culprit‚ someone to blame for all the problems that hit Germany after the war. One of these post-war radical parties was the DAP
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