Similarities Between Hitler Mussolini And Stalin
Hitler, Mussolini, and Stalin are all infamous dictators between WWI and WWII. They were welcomed by their people as they were looking for hope. They wanted their countries to be powerful, and get out of the great depression. The citizens of these countries were hungry and hopeless, and were seeking positive changes. All of these dictators promised a better future, however they had evil ideas with the intentions to rule as a dictatorship.These dictators were able to come to power because they acknowledged the people’s anger and distress, promised to improve the economy and to build a powerful country again. In Germany, Hitler came to power in 1933 as the leader of the Nazi party. “For months, the German state had been limping from one failed
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“He sent his massive followers on a march to Italy’s capital city. As tens of thousands converged on Rome, government leaders became so unnerved that they resigned.” ( Document 2) He was able to rise to power by also promising change. Italy was also experiencing economic hardships from the Great Depression of 1929 and the country needed a strong leader to improve the economy. “ Mussolini organized industry, agriculture and economic services into state controlled labor unions and employer associations called corporations. Government officials appointed the heads of each union and the employer corporation. They negotiated wages and working conditions with each other.” (document 3) This type of work force gave citizens jobs and wages to care for their families. Although they did not have much mobility to earn higher wages the people did gain an income source. Mussolini also united people, “by proclaiming Italian greatness.” ( document 2) People wanted to share their love for Italy and Italian customs. Citizens feel connected when they share similar values. In addition, Mussolini got the Catholic church to support him as he adopted pro catholic policies against abortion and divorce. He had the people support and now he wanted to make Italy a powerful force. He invaded Ethiopia, joined Nazi troops in France and unsuccessfully invaded Greece. His rise to power and dictatorship was accepted by the people as they desired positive
“He sent his massive followers on a march to Italy’s capital city. As tens of thousands converged on Rome, government leaders became so unnerved that they resigned.” ( Document 2) He was able to rise to power by also promising change. Italy was also experiencing economic hardships from the Great Depression of 1929 and the country needed a strong leader to improve the economy. “ Mussolini organized industry, agriculture and economic services into state controlled labor unions and employer associations called corporations. Government officials appointed the heads of each union and the employer corporation. They negotiated wages and working conditions with each other.” (document 3) This type of work force gave citizens jobs and wages to care for their families. Although they did not have much mobility to earn higher wages the people did gain an income source. Mussolini also united people, “by proclaiming Italian greatness.” ( document 2) People wanted to share their love for Italy and Italian customs. Citizens feel connected when they share similar values. In addition, Mussolini got the Catholic church to support him as he adopted pro catholic policies against abortion and divorce. He had the people support and now he wanted to make Italy a powerful force. He invaded Ethiopia, joined Nazi troops in France and unsuccessfully invaded Greece. His rise to power and dictatorship was accepted by the people as they desired positive