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...

Identify those nations where totalitarianism reigned following World War I. Follow the political systems of Russia, Germany, and Italy from 1919-1939 through this illustrated slideshow.

Provides detailed facts and a summary of Totalitarianism and the rise of the dictators such as Hitler, Mussolini, and Stalin between WWI and WW2.

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...

[Free Registration/Login Required] Use this flipchart after reading Yertle the Turtle by Dr. Seuss to explain totalitarian governments and dictators. The chart explains the time before World War II through Italy, Spain, USSR, Japan, and...

Resource provides the definition of Fascism, Nazism, Communism, and Militarism together with comparisons and examples of the regimes and the dictators who assumed absolute power leading up to WW2.

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

Examines the conditions that fostered the rise of Fascism and Nazism, the events during the lead-up to the outbreak of war, and what Roosevelt did to help affected nations yet still keep the United States neutral.