Totalitarianism

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The totalitarianism was seen in major three nations; Germany, Italy and Soviet- Union. These three nations were also ones who lost tremendous amount of economic sources during WWI. These three nations stood back against the world and once again, went viciously to achieve their goal.

Three totalitarianism-supporting nations had two aspects in common. These three nations set secret police all over their nation in town or certain places to watch over people, to prevent chaotic situations or actions against the government. Also all media programs or systems were controlled by government. All media contained propaganda, supporting positive side of totalitarianism that allowed, appeal of leaders in three nations to people. Reason why controlling over all media system was needed was that by controlling the media it was easy to spread the persuasive propaganda or special message, which was easier and faster than making actual speeches. Totalitarian governments were very worried about spread of messages or any actions, which went against the government.

Therefore rate of censorship within their nations greatly rose. Literature, art, criticism and letters, which might¡¯ve gone against government, were highly censored and persecuted if caught.

In year 1933, Germany established ¡°LAW AGAINST THE NEW ESTABLISHMENT OF PARTIES¡± and ¡°LAW TO SAFEGUARD THE UNITY OF PARTY AND STATE¡±. Both law to prohibit forming another parties other than party of Nazi, and law to keep Nazi party as Germany itself or core of Germany led Germany to totalitarianism supporting nation. Nazi Party was united and other parties were eliminated. By having single party within nation, it caused numerous negative-effects on people and nation itself. By eliminating all other parties, Nazi party did not have any party to compete with. Nazi Party became Germany itself; therefore being part of the Nazi Party was only way for people to succeed.