Reflecting on our lesson about totalitarianism, describe and compare life in Russia under Joseph Stalin to that of North Korea under Kim Jong-Un.

Question

Reflecting on our lesson about totalitarianism, describe and compare life in Russia under Joseph Stalin to that of North Korea under Kim Jong-Un.

Bring out some similarities and differences and how these have affected the societies and world at large.

Write a minimum of 5 points with a brief explanation in complete sentences (3 - 5 explanation sentences per point).

Reference your work if you use external sources.

Answer 1

First, go back to your notes or the book or any other materials you had regarding totalitarianism.

Definie totalitarianism. Be straight on what it means.

Next, make two lists: one for Kim Jong-un and one for Joseph Stalin. Label them at the top.

List their traits as totalitarian leaders under the appropriate list heading.

Include ways that their worlds were shaped as a result of their respective regimes.

Circle the ways that they are alike.

The non-circled traits are the ones that aren't alike.

Now chose the five points thay you feel most confident about.

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Maurern