Totalitarianism under Stalin

1. Define the term totalitarianism

Defines a government that takes complete, centralized, state control over every aspect of public and
private life. Leaders show to provide a sense of security and for shows a path for the future.

2. While reading the excerpt, create a list of methods of control used by Soviet leaders and examples
Methods
Examples
Police Terror
Rulers of totalitarian states had used
violence and fear to force and crush
opposition. Totalitarian police officers serve
to enforce the central governments policies
by possibly spying on citizens or even making
them feel intimidated.

It is the instruction in the governments

beliefs to shape peoples minds. The control
of education is 100% essential to glorify the
leader and his guidelines to persuade all
citizens that their unqualified loyalty and
their support are needed. Begins with
extremely young children, encouraged by
young groups, and highly enforced by schools.

Indoctrination

Propaganda and Censorship

No publication, film, art, or music is allowed

to exist without permission from state. The
citizens are given fake information out that
seems to be correct. In suggesting that
information is wrong is considered as an act
of treason and you are extremely punished.
Those that dissent must retract their work
or they are killed or put in prison.

Religious/Ethnic persecution

Often form enemies of the state to put the

blame on for things that dont work. They are
typically members of religion or ethnic group
and are simply identified and subjected to
campaigns or fear and violence. Might be
forced to live in specific areas or are
subjected rules applying only to them.

Of all the methods of control, which allows the MOST long-term control?
3. Stalins methods of control.
a. What was the Great Purge? How would Stalins use of this action increase his power?
It was in 1933 which Stalin made a purge of party members that cut membership of 33% that rid
rank and file members

b. What was Pravda? How did Stalin explain the purpose of art in the USSR?
The USSR only approved newspaper to show the information they censored.

c. What is an atheism? How did Stalin use atheism to influence his control over his citizens?
Atheism is a religion. He used it to influence his control by making it seem right.

4. Stalins control over the economy.

a. What is a command economy?
b. Stalins Five Year Plans
1. Purpose to try to promote growth for industries.

2. Results? It eliminated wealthy peasants.

c. What methods did Stalin use to bring agriculture under state control?
He established collective farms.

d. Kulaks - Who were they? Kulaks were wealthy peasants.

1. How did they create a problem for Stalin?

A threat of overpowering.

2. How did he solve the problem?

Eliminated them by establishing the collective farms.