After watching the documentaries in Unit 9, compare the rise of totalitarianism in Italy and Spain. How did these governments use propaganda, lies, and violence to seize and maintain their power? Why do you think leaders like Mussolini and Franco had popular appeal? Please only use these references, not sure why he included Japan, but if you can work it in, please do so.
Mussolini – Italy
Francisco Franco – Spain
Hirohito – Japan