Three Dictators

Benito Mussolini

Joseph Stalin

Adolf Hitler

Political Party/Philosophy

Place of Birth

Date of Birth

Hitler's view on the outcome of WWI for Germany

Hitler’s role in Germany politics

Rise To Power

Date of death:

Date Of Death

Ideas and Programs

Date Of Birth

Political Party

Date of Birth:

Hitler's Rise To Power

He was embittered over the collapse of the war effort. The experience reinforced his passionate German patriotism, and he was shocked by Germany's surrender in 1918. He believed that the German army had been betrayed by civilian leaders and Marxists.

July 29, 1883

He was born in Braunau am Inn, Austria, on April 20, 1889

In Dovia di Predappio, Forlì, Italy

December 6 or 18 1878

April 30, 1945, Berlin, Germany

Fascist Party

Proclaimed opposition to social class discrimination and supported nationalist sentiments.

Adopted anti-Semitic, nationalist and anti-Marxist ideas of DAP party founder.

In September 1919, Hitler joined the DAP later changed to Nazi (Designed flag + rhetoric in speeches)

In 1921, Hitler replaced Drexler as the Nazi party chairman

On November 8, 1923,He took part in a failed coup, jailed for 9 months for treason

“Beer Hall Putsch”

A failed coup/ Hitler was tries for treason and was jailed for 9 mnths

March 5, 1953

“Mein Kampf”

Autobiographical book and political manifesto that laid out Hitler's plans for transforming German society into one based on race. Sold over 5 mil copies by 1939

Came in second in presidency elections

Assigned chancellor

Used his position to form a dictatorship, suspended basic rights and allowed detention without trial, gave his cabinet full legislative powers for a period of four years with the Enabling Act

Achieved full control over the legislative and executive branches of government

On July 14, 1933, Hitler's Nazi Party was declared the only legal political party in Germany

Military opposition was also punished/ perceived opponents killed off!

The day before Hindenburg's death in August 1934, the cabinet had enacted a law abolishing the office of president, combining its powers with those of the chancellor. Hitler thus became head of state as well as head of government and was formally named leader and chancellor. As head of state, Hitler became supreme commander of the armed forces.

Belief, Ideas and Programs

Benito Mussolini was often considered the father of fascism

Rise to Power

The Fascist party was created in hopes of giving support to the ex-soldiers who fought in the war.

He was a very devoted socialist

He organized a paramilitary unit known as the "Black Shirts," who terrorized political opponents and helped increase Fascist influence.

As Italy slipped into political chaos, Mussolini declared that only he could restore order and was given the authority in 1922 as prime minister.

He gradually dismantled all democratic institutions. By 1925, he had made himself dictator, taking the title "Il Duce" ("the Leader").

Mussolini carried out an extensive public works program and reduced unemployment, making him very popular with the people.

Adolf Hitler: Sahar

Benito Mussolini: Sara R

Joseph Stalin: Hind

Lenin appointed Stalin to serve on the first Central Committee of the Bolshevik Party.

Bolshevik

Beliefs, Ideas, and Programs

Intended to transform the Soviet Union from a peasant society into an industrial superpower.

Three years later, the Bolsheviks seized power in Russia.

The Soviet Union was founded in 1922, with Lenin as its first leader. Stalin had continued to move up the party ladder, and in 1922 he became secretary general of the Central Committee of the Communist Party, a role that enabled him to appoint his allies to government jobs and grow a base of political support.

Communist Party

Stalin eventually outmanoeuvred his rivals and won the power struggle for control of the Communist Party.

By the late 1920s, he had become dictator of the Soviet Union.