The possible routes to anarchy and dictatorship in a government are closely related. Both problems are often caused because of a poor performing government. Anarchy occurs when the government acts continually against the people's will. This often leads citizens to become discontent with their government and may seek to overthrow it. Residents of a country want to have a say in what course of action the government takes. Without a chance to help guide the direction of the country, they will feel that the government is disengaged and not acting on behalf of their welfare. Once people topple the existing government, they must find someone to get things back into order. And let's face it, humans are power-hungry beings. Without someone having
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In the late 1700's, the French people had just down away with their government. After years of the government abusing them, the general public finally banded together to overthrow the monarchy. However, even though the monarchy was gone, the people were no better off because the country existed in a state of anarchy. Along comes Napoleon, a guy who believes that privileges should be grounded on merit instead of lineage. This Napoleonic Code boosted the public's support of him and he was put in power. Now, instead of anarchy, dictatorship took hold of France. Desperate people are willing to believe a dictator's promises. Take, for example, Hitler. Hitler lived in an era when Germany was having some problems. The country had just fought a war and lost. They were in debt, spirits were low, and they were looked down upon by the rest of the world. They were unhappy with the state of the country. Suddenly though, the Nazi regime comes along. It promises Germany a hope that it will rise out of the ashes. This makes the German people feel significant. The party gains support and before you know it, Hitler and his Nazis have seized control of the country and its military. Nobody is allowed to disagree or challenge him without being punished. The country is virtually locked under his grasp. Once again, it starts with a government that isn't doing a good job fulfilling their citizens' wants and
In the late 1700's, the French people had just down away with their government. After years of the government abusing them, the general public finally banded together to overthrow the monarchy. However, even though the monarchy was gone, the people were no better off because the country existed in a state of anarchy. Along comes Napoleon, a guy who believes that privileges should be grounded on merit instead of lineage. This Napoleonic Code boosted the public's support of him and he was put in power. Now, instead of anarchy, dictatorship took hold of France. Desperate people are willing to believe a dictator's promises. Take, for example, Hitler. Hitler lived in an era when Germany was having some problems. The country had just fought a war and lost. They were in debt, spirits were low, and they were looked down upon by the rest of the world. They were unhappy with the state of the country. Suddenly though, the Nazi regime comes along. It promises Germany a hope that it will rise out of the ashes. This makes the German people feel significant. The party gains support and before you know it, Hitler and his Nazis have seized control of the country and its military. Nobody is allowed to disagree or challenge him without being punished. The country is virtually locked under his grasp. Once again, it starts with a government that isn't doing a good job fulfilling their citizens' wants and