World War II was a direct result of the rise of dictators in some European nations. Enhance study with these detailed videos, lessons, and slide shows.

A short article on the nature of 20th century dictatorship. It provides examples of dictatorships such as Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy.

In this section of a chapter in William Morey's 1901 textbook, you'll discover the changes Sulla made in the government of Rome.

Yad Vashem has the largest collection of Holocaust resources than anywhere else in the world. Their main objective is preserving all the stories of this time period so it is not forgotten or repeated. They have broken down the Holocaust...

MIT offers an exhaustive collection of materials covering Latin American culture and politics from 1808 through the present and is accompanied with homework/exam possibilities. Issues covered in lecture notes and readings include Latin...

An article on the ideas of Juan Donoso Cortes (1809-1853 CE), a political theorist of the 19th century who developed a theory of dictatorship. His ideas influenced another political thinker, Carl Schmitt whose ideas were later used by...

A lesson plan which includes a reading that distinguishes between the various forms of totalitarian dictatorships in reference to fascism. States the instructional objectives and chapter content covering characteristics of...

Read the basic descriptions of different types of government including anarchy, capitalism, democracy, dictatorship, monarchy, and republic.

This is a lesson plan for better student understanding of life in ancient Rome. Students experience and analyze the pros and cons of a dictatorship.

A short article on the nature of 20th century dictatorship. It provides examples of dictatorships such as Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy.

A short article on the nature of 20th century dictatorship. It provides examples of dictatorships such as Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy.

A joint English and Spanish site commemorating those who "disappeared" during military dictatorship in Argentina. Site is mostly in Spanish. Be sure to check out the Wall of Memory, where you will find over 1,000 photos of people who...

[Free Registration/Login Required] Leaders European democracies, like Britain, utilized the appeasement policy during the years during Hitler's dictatorship prior to World War II. The decision to use the policy are greatly debated still....

A lesson plan challenging learners to identify the pros and cons of dictatorship and applying those to understand what life was like in Ancient Rome. Find adaptations for younger students, discussion questions, assessment, enrichment, as...

Articles from writers and famous Spaniards about the dictatorship of Franco and the Transition towards democracy after the death of the dictator.

This site provides an article which discusses the rule and leadership of Robert Mugabe, the Marxist leader of Zimbabwe. Author comments on the methods used by Mugabe and his party to stay in power.

Describes in detail the events that unfolded at Gonzales in 1835, sparking the beginning of the Texas Revolution.

The Romans cast off their Etruscan kings and create a new Republic, incorporating many of the governmental ideas from the Etruscans into their new government.

This site provides a timeline of milestones in German history.

This site provides the full translation of Leon Trotsky's The History of the Russian Revolution. The online book comes in three volumes: "The Overthrow of Tzarism," "The Attempted Counter Revolution," and "The Triumph of the Soviets."

This article gives a great overview of the effects of the Great Depression all over the world. Find the four main responses of various countries to the depression, and see how some of these responses brought about World War II.

The Kamakura Shogunate was a feudal military dictatorship ruled by the shoguns of the Minamoto family from 1185 to 1333 AD. The article gives information on Minamoto no Yoritomo's proclamation as shogun of the Kamakura Dynasty, his wife...

This lesson plan features the Latin roots DICT, DIC, DIT = speak, declare; VEN, VENT = come; DUCT, DUC = lead. Choose 1 of the 8 different word puzzle activities from the list below. Each word puzzle will have directions, a clue and a...

The Congo is rich in raw materials which make it a haven for unscrupulous rulers looking for wealth. From King Leopold to Mobutu, the people of the Congo have suffered under brutal dictatorships. Read the following synopsis and view...