Then define Totalitarianism; then explain how Stalin used Totalitarianism to rule the Soviet Union. Also what were the "Five Year Plans" and "The Great Purges"? What kind of leader was Stalin?


Totalitarianism is a regulation of public and private behavior. The way Stalin gained power was by being first a secretary general of the communist party. He used many administrative skills, he rid himself of all potential rivals, he ordered execution. For his position to be secure he push forward "Socialism in one country". 25 million farmers were forced to state farms, then collectives killed 14.5 million of people. The output of soviet argriculture reduced 25 poercent.
The Great Purge, were people who brought stalin to power. More than 1.2 million patry members, were arrested between 1936 and 1939, which 600,000 turned out dead. Stalin also purge the military leadership, he killed a large percent of officer corps and leaving the U.S.S.R. With Stalin great thinking in order for him not to get into a war with Germany he agree to NON-agression with Hitler. By June 22, 1941 Stalin was not seen nor heard from for two weeks. Later on he took command of the troops.

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Film Lesson: Doctor Zhivago

How did the film Dr. Zhivago depict the Russian Revolution? What are some of the reasons the Russian people wanted a change? (In other words - why did the revolution happen in the first place)? Also - how did the film depict communism? How was Dr. Zhivago given a first hand look at communism when he returned home to Moscow?

The Film Dr.Zhivago Depict the Russia Revolution by showing the different part, what happen, and the events that occur. The Russian people wanted to change because they were getting tired of rich people, and there attitude. They started t0 develop communism, in which brought more problems to the people. Many houses and apartments had to be shared, with alot of people. There wasn't enough food supply to feed everyone in the house. People straved to death, and no cure was avaible. Wood was hard to find and if a communist found you stealing they will kill you.
Dr. Zhivago first hand look at the communism when he returned home was his house. His once upon a time home was filled with people. They would drop out of walls, and the ceiling. He saw stravation with his own eyes. His son was getting skinny because his wife wasn't able to feed him the proper food. He also witness destruction of his house, people just took his stuff and were planning to sell it.

World War I

The Great war also known as World war I was the first global war. This war mostly took place in Europe, were the European counrties fought with each because of territory down in africa or just to fight. The countries made different powers, and allies, creatingg a seperation of Europe. The World War to place in 1914 to 1918. Many death were cause approximately 20 million military and civilian deaths.

Fighting was taken place in Western Front, they created a system of trenches, breastworks, and fortifactions. The Fortifactions would stretch for 475 miles. On the Eastern Front limited the rail network and prevented warfare stalemate. The war caused many down faults such as the downfall of colonial empire, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland gained independence.

Technology was pretty advance by the time of the World War. By 1917 many men were Making use of telephones, wireless communitication, armoured cars, tanks, and aircrafts. Then they found great use with cannons and how to place them. They in 1917, indirect fire was introduced, spooting was easier, and ragging.