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    Joseph Stalin is probably one of the most well - known dictators in world history. He is famous for his strict rule over the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR). He is responsible for an estimated 20 million deaths and the times he spent as the ruler of Soviet Russia will never be forgotten. Joseph Stalin was born Iosif Vissarionovich Dzhugashvili on December 18, 1879 in Gori, Georgia which was then a part of the Russian Empire. His Father was a cobbler and…

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    The first one was ruled by Crassus, Pompey, and Julius Caesar. Soon, Caesar defeated Crassus and Pompey, becoming a dictator. Our society has never been ruled by a dictator, only republicans and democrats. Caesar’s death was definitely one to remember. Led by his friend Brutus, a large group of senators stabbed Caesar to death in 44 CE. Rulers in the second triumvirate were Lepidus, Antony, and…

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    choices are clear cut, meaning one is the “good path” and one is the “bad path”. But the line between good and evil is blurred as Rick is forced to make heinous decisions for the group. As the morals of the group fade away Rick starts becoming a dictator rather than a leader, and the justification for all his appalling sins is protecting the group. Even though he is exposed for what he is and tries to…

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    of Virtue”, which didn’t quite provide justice and liberty instead it was ruled by a later notorious dictator Robespierre, One of the leaders of the committee who was held responsible for the killings of thousands of French citizens. Robespierre’s reign was full of terror and unrest for the French. France managed to get rid of Robespierre, however shortly after his fall; another notorious dictator was put in charge of the country, infamous Napoleon Bonaparte. The French revolution resulted in…

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    Snow. They both kill, but for different reasons. Hitler kills because of a personal hate towards Jewish people while Snow kills to keep power. Also Hitler kills all ages and Snow (until the uprising starts) usually only kills teens. They’r both dictators though, and they both start a war. The capitol and districts are like groups in the holocaust. The capitol is like Germany because they think what their leader is doing is best for the country. Though, for Germany, the killing wasn’t…

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    world war two and was responsible for the death of more people than Adolf Hitler. 34 to 49 million unnatural deaths were linked to Stalin. The causes of so many deaths were famine, purges, government killings and prison camps. Another well known dictator is Kim Jong Un. He is the leader of a North Korea that has spiralled out of control. Many reports show that North Korea has an insane number of people that are starving and are homeless. Previously, a couople of months ago, he fed his uncle to a…

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    died when he was a teenager. Arambula left home and became a bandit. He was running away from the law and changed his name to Francisco Villa so he wouldn't get caught. Villa joined the fight against the Mexican dictator, Porfirio Diaz, and was a successful soldier. After the dictator was removed from office and a new president, Francisco Madero, was elected, Pancho Villa was named a colonel in the Mexican army. He protected the president but was accused of stealing a horse and was sentenced…

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    government. Napoleon and his army of men used the coup d’etat strategy, which translates to “off with the head,” to defeat Louis XVll. This relieved the French of their corrupt leader and gave them a fresh start with Napoleon as the newly crowned dictator. He also improved France by decreasing the cost of taxes on commoners. This act helped restore order to the country by keeping the price of taxes low. While Napoleon was in power, he also reformed the laws of France.…

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    North Korea’s nuclear capabilities, large standing military, and history of oppression make them the greatest future threat to the United States. North Korea’s (NK) nuclear missile capabilities pose a serious threat to U.S. citizens worldwide. NK has leadership willing to employ these weapons. Their large standing military is capable of fighting a conventional war with the U.S. and its allies. North Korea’s history of oppression under Japanese colonial rule has made them suspicious, volatile…

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    In budge Wilson’s short story, “Manuel Jenkins,” the mom is key to the story because she contributes an excessive amount towards the conflict. While trying her best as a mom she proves that she is quite dictatorial and an extremely hard worker. These traits are what shape her personality throughout the story. In the next few paragraphs one will learn how the mom chooses to act and the traits of the author intends one to learn about her after reading this short story. As the story goes on the…

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