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06/11/13
Learning outcomes
Differentiate between democracy, fascism and communism Recognise the events that lead to the rise of communism and its implications on the state and people of Russia See the possible problems that may arise from communism and a single party government
Democracy
Multi-party system. Regular elections. Freedom of speech, press and religion. Rights for individuals under the law.
Dictatorship
Anti-Communist Extreme nationalism Racism Hostility to democracy Cult of the leader Use of violence to get power
Fascist dictatorship
Anti-Communist Extreme nationalism Racism Hostility to democracy Cult of the leader Use of violence to get power
Communist dictatorship
Includes all the elements of a dictatorship plus Abolish private property and profit. Follows the writing of Karl Marx in the communist manifesto Collectivisation Revolution. State ownership. No religion
Communism in Russia
During WW1 Russia fought on the side of the central powers Suffered deaths of three million soldiers and civilians Death and massive food shortages made the war very unpopular with the common people of Russia
In 1917 the October revolution ousted Tsar Nicolas II and after a short period Lenin and the Bolshevik party gained control of Russia The Bolsheviks under Vladamir Lenin gained much of their popularity by promising the people Peace, land and bread and started to implement the Ideals of communism