Wednesday, January 17, 2007

Joseph Stalin and Totalitarianism

Totalitarianism is a term employed by political scientists, especially those in the field of comparative political, to describe modern regimes in which the state regulates nearly every aspect of public and private behavior.Stalin use Totalitarianism to rule Soviet Union because citizens had to obey the government without asking any question. They would support with extreme nationalism and they couldint do nothing back. The plan included two goals: rapid growth of heavy industry and increased farm production through collectivization of agriculture. Stalin was a dictator.

Film Lesson: "Dr. Zhivago"

It Depict the russian revolution because it showed how betrayal can change a persons opinon. people wanted a change because they were starving and soldiers have been dying in war they weren't winning. The film depicted communism as because it showed all the effects of it. Dr. Zhivago got his first hand look at communism when he came home. His large house was filled with other people in every room. Him and his wife only had one room to themselves.Dr. Zhivago was given first hand to look at the communism when he returned because he was a good doctor and help many people