Fascism and Totalitarianism - AP European History
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What was the main purpose of the Soviet gulags?
What was the main purpose of the Soviet gulags?
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To detain and exploit forced labor of prisoners. Forced labor camps held political prisoners and suspected dissidents.
To detain and exploit forced labor of prisoners. Forced labor camps held political prisoners and suspected dissidents.
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Which ideology opposes both communism and liberal democracy?
Which ideology opposes both communism and liberal democracy?
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Fascism. Rejects both socialist economics and democratic political systems.
Fascism. Rejects both socialist economics and democratic political systems.
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Identify a method used by Stalin to control the Soviet Union.
Identify a method used by Stalin to control the Soviet Union.
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State censorship. Controlled information flow and eliminated independent media and expression.
State censorship. Controlled information flow and eliminated independent media and expression.
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Who became the Chancellor of Germany in 1933?
Who became the Chancellor of Germany in 1933?
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Adolf Hitler. Appointed by President Hindenburg, then consolidated dictatorial power.
Adolf Hitler. Appointed by President Hindenburg, then consolidated dictatorial power.
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Which country did Hitler annex in 1938?
Which country did Hitler annex in 1938?
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Austria. Anschluss unified Austria with Germany, violating post-WWI treaties.
Austria. Anschluss unified Austria with Germany, violating post-WWI treaties.
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What was the primary aim of the Sturmabteilung (SA)?
What was the primary aim of the Sturmabteilung (SA)?
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To protect Nazi rallies and disrupt opponents. Brownshirts used street violence to intimidate political enemies.
To protect Nazi rallies and disrupt opponents. Brownshirts used street violence to intimidate political enemies.
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Which event is considered the start of World War II?
Which event is considered the start of World War II?
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Germany's invasion of Poland in 1939. Hitler's aggression triggered Britain and France to declare war on Germany.
Germany's invasion of Poland in 1939. Hitler's aggression triggered Britain and France to declare war on Germany.
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Who was the propaganda minister of Nazi Germany?
Who was the propaganda minister of Nazi Germany?
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Joseph Goebbels. Controlled media, organized rallies, and spread Nazi antisemitic messages.
Joseph Goebbels. Controlled media, organized rallies, and spread Nazi antisemitic messages.
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What policy did Stalin implement to rapidly industrialize the USSR?
What policy did Stalin implement to rapidly industrialize the USSR?
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The Five-Year Plans. Centralized economic planning aimed at rapid industrial development and modernization.
The Five-Year Plans. Centralized economic planning aimed at rapid industrial development and modernization.
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What was the secret non-aggression pact signed in 1939?
What was the secret non-aggression pact signed in 1939?
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Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact between Germany and the USSR. Temporarily allied Germany and Soviet Union, dividing Poland between them.
Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact between Germany and the USSR. Temporarily allied Germany and Soviet Union, dividing Poland between them.
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Identify a primary feature of Nazi ideology.
Identify a primary feature of Nazi ideology.
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Antisemitism. Central to Nazi racial theory and justification for persecution of Jews.
Antisemitism. Central to Nazi racial theory and justification for persecution of Jews.
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Which law granted Hitler dictatorial powers in 1933?
Which law granted Hitler dictatorial powers in 1933?
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The Enabling Act. Allowed Hitler to pass laws without parliamentary approval or constitutional constraints.
The Enabling Act. Allowed Hitler to pass laws without parliamentary approval or constitutional constraints.
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What was the main goal of Stalin's Great Purge?
What was the main goal of Stalin's Great Purge?
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To eliminate political opponents and consolidate power. Eliminated millions of perceived enemies through executions and imprisonments.
To eliminate political opponents and consolidate power. Eliminated millions of perceived enemies through executions and imprisonments.
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Which Italian city did Mussolini's march target?
Which Italian city did Mussolini's march target?
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Rome. Capital city became symbol of fascist seizure of power in 1922.
Rome. Capital city became symbol of fascist seizure of power in 1922.
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What is the term for a cult of personality?
What is the term for a cult of personality?
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Excessive adulation of a single leader. Creates devotion to leader through propaganda, symbols, and mass rallies.
Excessive adulation of a single leader. Creates devotion to leader through propaganda, symbols, and mass rallies.
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Identify the main purpose of Nazi concentration camps.
Identify the main purpose of Nazi concentration camps.
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To imprison, exploit, and exterminate perceived enemies. Systematic persecution escalated to genocide during the Holocaust.
To imprison, exploit, and exterminate perceived enemies. Systematic persecution escalated to genocide during the Holocaust.
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Who was the leader of the Spanish Fascist Party?
Who was the leader of the Spanish Fascist Party?
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Francisco Franco. Ruled Spain as dictator from 1939-1975 after winning civil war.
Francisco Franco. Ruled Spain as dictator from 1939-1975 after winning civil war.
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What tactic did Nazi Germany use to justify expansion?
What tactic did Nazi Germany use to justify expansion?
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Lebensraum or 'living space'. Claimed Germans needed territory for population growth and resources.
Lebensraum or 'living space'. Claimed Germans needed territory for population growth and resources.
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What was the purpose of the Lateran Treaty of 1929?
What was the purpose of the Lateran Treaty of 1929?
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To recognize the Vatican City as an independent state. Improved relations between Mussolini's regime and Catholic Church leadership.
To recognize the Vatican City as an independent state. Improved relations between Mussolini's regime and Catholic Church leadership.
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What was the main focus of the Nazi ideology?
What was the main focus of the Nazi ideology?
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Racial purity and Aryan supremacy. Promoted belief in German racial superiority and antisemitic persecution.
Racial purity and Aryan supremacy. Promoted belief in German racial superiority and antisemitic persecution.
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What was the primary goal of the Axis Powers during WWII?
What was the primary goal of the Axis Powers during WWII?
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To establish dominance over Europe and Asia. Germany, Italy, and Japan sought territorial expansion and global influence.
To establish dominance over Europe and Asia. Germany, Italy, and Japan sought territorial expansion and global influence.
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Which concept was central to fascist economic policy?
Which concept was central to fascist economic policy?
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Corporatism. State-directed collaboration between government, employers, and workers.
Corporatism. State-directed collaboration between government, employers, and workers.
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What was the result of Mussolini's foreign policy?
What was the result of Mussolini's foreign policy?
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Expansion of Italian territories in Africa. Invaded Ethiopia and Albania to build new Roman Empire in Africa.
Expansion of Italian territories in Africa. Invaded Ethiopia and Albania to build new Roman Empire in Africa.
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What is the definition of fascism?
What is the definition of fascism?
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Fascism is a far-right authoritarian ultranationalist political ideology. Emphasizes extreme nationalism, authoritarian control, and rejection of democratic values.
Fascism is a far-right authoritarian ultranationalist political ideology. Emphasizes extreme nationalism, authoritarian control, and rejection of democratic values.
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Who was the leader of Fascist Italy?
Who was the leader of Fascist Italy?
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Benito Mussolini. Founded the Fascist Party and ruled Italy from 1922-1943.
Benito Mussolini. Founded the Fascist Party and ruled Italy from 1922-1943.
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What was the primary goal of totalitarian regimes?
What was the primary goal of totalitarian regimes?
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To maintain total control over public and private life. Eliminates all opposition and controls every aspect of citizens' lives.
To maintain total control over public and private life. Eliminates all opposition and controls every aspect of citizens' lives.
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Identify a key characteristic of totalitarian states.
Identify a key characteristic of totalitarian states.
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Centralized control by an autocratic authority. Single leader or party controls all political, economic, and social institutions.
Centralized control by an autocratic authority. Single leader or party controls all political, economic, and social institutions.
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Which event marked the rise of Mussolini to power?
Which event marked the rise of Mussolini to power?
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The March on Rome in 1922. Demonstrated fascist power and led to Mussolini becoming Prime Minister.
The March on Rome in 1922. Demonstrated fascist power and led to Mussolini becoming Prime Minister.
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What was the name of Hitler's political party?
What was the name of Hitler's political party?
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National Socialist German Workers' Party (NSDAP). Also known as the Nazi Party, led by Adolf Hitler from 1921-1945.
National Socialist German Workers' Party (NSDAP). Also known as the Nazi Party, led by Adolf Hitler from 1921-1945.
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What was a key economic policy under fascism?
What was a key economic policy under fascism?
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State control of industries with private ownership. Government directs economy while maintaining capitalist ownership structures.
State control of industries with private ownership. Government directs economy while maintaining capitalist ownership structures.
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