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This analysis explores the pivotal years of transition in Europe as totalitarian leaders like Lenin, Stalin, Mussolini, Franco, and Hitler emerged. It examines their ideologies, from Soviet communism to Italian fascism and German Nazism, outlining their rise to power and the implications for society. The essay illustrates the stark realities of governance in these regimes with the metaphor of 'two cows,' reflecting the control exerted by the government over personal property and lives. It highlights the impact of these leaders on Europe and the world.
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YEARS OF TRANSITION The Rise of Totalitarian Leaders in Europe
Vladimir “Ilich Ulyanov” Lenin Born: April 22 1870 Died: January 21 1924
Joseph Stalin Born: Dec. 18 1878 Died: Mar. 5 1953
COMMUNISM You have two cows. Your neighbors help you take care of them, and everyone shares the milk.
RUSSIAN COMMUNISM You have two cows. You have to take care of them, then the government takes all the milk.
Benito Mussolini Born July 29th 1883 Died April 28th 1945
The leader (il duce) of the Fascist party... ...the individual is nothing and the state is everything
ITALIAN FASCISM You have two cows. The government takes both and sells you the milk.
Francisco Franco Born December 4th 1892 Died November 20th 1975
On 19th April 1937, Franco forced the unification of small right-wing parties to form the Falange Española Tradicionalista. Franco then had himself appointed as leader of the new organization. Imitating the tactics of Adolf Hitler in Nazi Germany, giant posters of Franco and the dead José Antonio were displayed along with the slogan: "One State! One Country! One Chief! Franco! Franco! Franco!" all over Spain.
Franco with the help of Hitler overthrows the government of Spain and becomes dictator from 1939-1975 Caudillo de España
Adolph Hitler April 20th 1889 to April 30th 1945
Great speaker Nazi party comes to power legally
Führer: Leader of Nazi Party
GERMAN NAZISM You have two cows. The government takes both and shoots you.