World History: The 20th Century & Beyond · 1900-Present
The Rise of Totalitarianism
Analyzing the ideologies of Fascism, Nazism, and Stalinism.
Key Questions
- 1How do totalitarian leaders gain and maintain power?
- 2What is the role of propaganda in a totalitarian state?
- 3Why did democratic institutions fail in the interwar period?
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
ON: Ideas, Ideologies, and Culture - Grade 12ON: The World Since 1900 - Grade 12
Grade: Grade 12
Subject: Canadian & World Studies
Unit: World History: The 20th Century & Beyond
Period: 1900-Present
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