Question

1. george orwells 1984 explores what happens when government power becomes absolute - regarding governmental power, in 1984 orwell writes, if you want a picture of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face - forever. research these three forms of government that concentrate power: totalitarianism, authoritarianism, and fascism. where have we/do we see these governments? who are notable dictators? how do these systems restrict individual freedom or control thought and expression? you do not need complete sentences here, bullet point/note format.

totalitarianism:
define -
where/who?
how these governments control freedom?
authoritarianism:
define:
where/who?
how the governments control freedom?
fascism:
define:
where/who?
how the governments control freedom?

Explanation:

• Totalitarianism: Defined as a system where the state controls all aspects of public and private life. Examples historically include Nazi - Germany under Hitler and the Soviet Union under Stalin in certain periods. Controls freedom by mass surveillance, propaganda, and suppressing any opposition.
• Authoritarianism: A form of government with strong central power and limited political freedoms. Leaders like Francisco Franco in Spain. Controls freedom through restrictions on political participation and media.
• Fascism: An extreme right - wing, authoritarian ideology with dictatorial power, extreme nationalism, and suppression of opposition. Benito Mussolini's Italy was fascist. Controls freedom by promoting a single - party state, censorship, and using paramilitary forces to intimidate.

Answer:

• Totalitarianism:
• Define: State controls all aspects of life.
• Where/who: Nazi Germany (Hitler), Soviet Union (certain periods, Stalin).
• How control freedom: Mass surveillance, propaganda, suppression of opposition.
• Authoritarianism:
• Define: Strong central power, limited political freedoms.
• Where/who: Spain (Franco).
• How control freedom: Restrict political participation, media control.
• Fascism:
• Define: Extreme right - wing, authoritarian with dictatorial power.
• Where/who: Italy (Mussolini).
• How control freedom: Single - party state, censorship, paramilitary intimidation.