WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE WORLD BETWEEN THE WARS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In the 1920’s and 1930’s, the rise of totalitarian governments in Germany, and Italy was largely the result of ____
A
the success of the Communists in establishing a command economy in the Soviet Union.
B
severe economic and social problems that arose in Europe after World War I
C
the active support of the United States.
D
movements demanding the return of the old monarchies.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In the 1920’s and 1930’s, the rise of totalitarian governments in Germany, Italy, and the Soviet Union was largely the result of what? The success of the Communists in establishing a command economy in the Soviet Union.

Detailed explanation-2: -Fascism arose in Europe after World War I when many people yearned for national unity and strong leadership. In Italy, Benito Mussolini used his charisma to establish a powerful fascist state. Benito Mussolini coined the term “fascism” in 1919 to describe his political movement.

Detailed explanation-3: -By the mid-1930s Stalin changed the Soviet Union into a totalitarian state and made it into an industrial power.

Detailed explanation-4: -Political Systems The political and economic disorder that resulted from World War I and the Great Depression helped communism and fascism to spread and totalitarian dictators to gain power.

Detailed explanation-5: -In the years after World War I, Germany, Italy, and the Soviet Union saw the rise of totalitarian regimes-a form of government in which the state attempts to assert control over every aspect of public and private life. In all three countries, a new charismatic leader would become infamous for cruelty.

Detailed explanation-6: -Resentment in Germany over the Treaty of Versailles. The failure of the League of Nations to maintain world peace. A global depression & intense nationalism led to the rise of dangerous, aggressive dictators.

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