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AUTHORITARIANISM, FASCISM AND DICTATORS

Gilbert Watson avatar Gilbert Watson
27 August 2022
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When did military rulers take control in Japan?
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during the Great Depression
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Who was Francisco Franco?
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the fascist dictator of Spain
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What is the most likely reason that Emperor Hirohito remained head of state when military leaders took power in Japan?
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Military leaders wanted to maintain the illusion of a single powerful leader.
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What was Benito Mussolini's attitude toward personal liberties?
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The state should decide which personal liberties were needed.
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How did the secret police in a totalitarian government most likely get their name?
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The police investigated and punished people with no warning.
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How does a totalitarian government differ from most authoritarian governments?
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It is more extreme and rigid.
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What is the most likely reason that Italy and Germany supported the Nationalists in the Spanish Civil War?
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Italy and Germany wanted to promote the spread of fascism.
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Why did Japanese soldiers kill so many civilians in Nanking, China?
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Commanders encouraged their soldiers to be as brutal as possible.
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Who fought on the side of the Republicans in the Spanish Civil War?
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international volunteers
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How were the governments of Japan and Italy similar in the 1930s? Check all that apply.
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Both used extreme nationalism to win support. Both began programs of aggressive expansion.
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How many political parties participate in a totalitarian government?
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one
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What actions characterize authoritarian governments? Check all that apply.
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Leaders often seize power by illegitimate means. A single leader or a very powerful group rules. Leaders refuse to tolerate dissenting views.
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When Benito Mussolini came into power, he promised to
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solve Italy's economic problems.
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How did Benito Mussolini attempt to increase Italy's power?
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by seizing control of new land
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What happened when Spain's government could not overcome social and economic problems during the Great Depression?
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The army led a rebellion against the government.