Question

Compare the actions that Stalin, Hitler, and Mussolini used to grow their totalitarian authority. (1 point)

• Stalin, Hitler, and Mussolini all forcibly assumed state control of privately owned land.
• Hitler invaded neighboring countries, but Mussolini and Stalin were not interested in expansion.
• Stalin and Mussolini forcibly silenced political opponents through public trials and prison camps, but Hitler did not. Ju
• Stalin, Hitler, and Mussolini all ignored the effects of the Great Depression in their respective countries.

Answer 1

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Overall, Stalin, Hitler, and Mussolini all utilized tactics of repression, control, and propaganda to consolidate their power and establish totalitarian authority. They all sought to eliminate any opposition, whether through political purges, censorship, or violence. They also implemented centralized control over the economy and society, erasing individual freedoms and liberties. Additionally, they all relied on strong nationalist rhetoric and appeals to a sense of national unity to maintain popular support. While their specific methods may have varied, the end goal of total control and dominance was a common thread among these authoritarian leaders.