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Russian Revolution
Totalitarianism
Chinese Nationalists vs Communists
Economy and Post War Germany
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Who was in control of Russia BEFORE the revolution. I just want his title.
The czar
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What is a simple definition of totalitarianism?
When the government totally controls the lives of its people.
100
He was the leader of the Chinese communists.
Mao Zedong
100
What was the economic crisis before WWII called in America?
Great Depression
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Who was the leader of the Russian communists?
V.I. Lenin
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Who was the totalitarian dictator of the Soviet Union after Lenin died in 1924?
Joseph Stalin
200
Who is one of the leaders of the Chinese Nationalists
Sun Yixan or Jiang Jieshi
200
What is our current economic crisis labelled in America?
Great Recession
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There were multiple reasons the people of Russia wanted to get rid of the czar. Please explain ONE.
Miserable work conditions, Low wages, Child Labor, WWI defeat
300
What book is fictional but accurate portrayal of what life is like in a totalitarian country?
1984 by George Orwell
300
What groups of Chinese supported the nationalists?
Business and military groups.
300
How did Germany try to deal with their poor economy after WWI? What effect did it have?
Printed more money and caused a rise in prices (inflation)
400
After the Russian Revolution the country of Russia did not exist. What was it's new name?
Soviet Union
400
What are TWO ways a totalitarian government controls its people?
Police Terror, Indoctrination, Propaganda and Censorship, Persecution of religion and ethnic groups
400
What group supported the Chinese communists?
the peasants
400
What are two current effects of this Great Recession?
Increase in prices, Increase in unemployment, Loss of housing
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This happened to the czar and his family after the communists put them under house arrest.
They were executed.
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Provide an example of how specifically the functions of a totalitarian government works.
police spying, police brutality, using media to indoctrinate, using education to indoctrinate, using technology to spy, propaganda movies,tv,radio,etc
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Where did Mao and the Chinese communists get their inspiration/motivation from?
Lenin and the Russian communists
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How did Germany get its economy back on track after WWI? How has the U.S. tried to get its economy back on track in 2008-2012?
Borrowed money from the U.S. Borrowed money from ourselves.