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middle of depressions. None of the countries were getting anywhere and they were all looking for a way out. Dictators began to speak out promising that they would make their countries as prosperous as they were during their prime. Dictators such as Benito Mussolini (Italy), Joseph Stalin (Russia) and Adolf Hitler (Germany) were all dictators during this time. They promised that they would make their countries great and to get them out of the depression. Dictators were able to come to power…

Benito Mussolini became the “Italian prime minister from 1922 to 1943, and was one of the first 20th century fascist dictators” (Ecyclopaedia Britannica). Mussolini, also known as the Duce which translates to “The Leader” in Italian, sought to expand Italy’s territory as well as make Italy a hegemony among the other world powers. Bernhard makes a powerful statement that “it was [Mussolini’s] regime, not Nazism, that set the standard for right-wing dictatorships in Europe and beyond” (620).…

Totalitarianism Government in Italy Totalitarianism government works only towards the leader of the government, and how that leader believes the country should be ran. This takes away any rights and freedoms of the single individual people within it. Leaders of totalitarianism take pride in the country and fear any type of rebellion or disagreement. Therefore, the rights are taken away and punishment is harshly given to anyone that steps out of line. The very serious and powerful leaders do…

All over the world, there have been rapid changes in politics and government that have not gone unnoticed. In this article, I will try to keep the American politics to a minimum, but I will address some of the bigger events and details. Here in America, things are very different than they were, say, 30 years ago. Recently, there has been a large wave of nativism in America and laws have been passed to limit immigration. This has led to a shortage of low-skilled laborers around the country.…

Charlie Chaplin, a well-known comic actor with his featured mustache, wrote, scored, directed and produced his first sound movie, The Great Dictator, in 1940. The Great Dictator marked the transition of Chaplin’s career from silent movies to a period of the sound movies. In his early work, for instance, The Tramp, he used to be a mime actor as he was so talented that his action and facial expression could perfectly present the whole story. Chaplin believed that the expression of an actor made…

It is September 1940 and Italy just allied with Germany and Japan to sign a tripartite pact which later became best known for the Axis Powers. The people of Italy continue to live their lives until a few hours later when the news comes out that Mussolini had just allied with Germany and Japan. The people start to question what is going to happen to them now that they are going to ally with the Allie powers. Especially the people that are not originally from Italy Mona, Janice and Ruth have been…

have been originated in Europe, Benito Mussolini or otherwise known as II Duce or Iron Perfect, formed a party called the “Fascist Party” in 1919. Benito would govern Italy from 1922 to 1943 with absolute power over the citizens of the country. Before we can discuss Mussolini’s, achievements and what brought him to his death we first must understand where it all began. Benito Amilcare Andrea Mussolini was born on July 29, 1883 in Dovia di Predappio, Forli, Italy. Benito grew up in poverty, in a…

Benito Mussolini had a long and disastrous story on his way to become the leader of Italy. He become one of the most known leaders of WWII. He would put himself in history for what he did in Italy. How did Benito Mussolini make his mark in history? To learn the truth, you have to go back to when he was born. Benito Mussolini was born July 29, 1883 in Dovia di Predappio, Italy. His father was Alessandro Mussolini and his mother was Rosa Mussolini. He had one brother whose name was Arnaldo…

The Great Dictator, an American satirical political comedy written and played by Charlie Chaplin during the time the United States was still formally at peace with Germany. Chaplin's film advanced a harsh and controversial condemnation of Adolf Hitler, fascism, anti semitism, and the Nazis. Charlie Chaplin plays a poor Jewish barber, the main protagonist. The Barber was a soldier during World War I and loses his memory for about 20 years then becomes of the Fuhrer of Tomainia due to his…

accomplishments and peaceful overthrowing of the government that Mussolini was the greatest leader from 1920 to 1939. Fascism has been a major type of political movement that has been in our media and news for the last 90 years. This term was coined by Benito Mussolini to describe his particular political movement. He started this movement in 1919, the theory behind it was to be able to evolve in response to popular Italian opinion. A strong point of the Mussolini fascism was to have propaganda…