The economic problems that resulted from World War I and the Depression led people to question whether democratic government could improve their lives. They longed for a sense of security and strong direction for the future. As nations of people, throughout the world struggled, what events lead to the rise of European Dictators? In this class, we will go over conditions in Russia, Germany and Italy after WWI that set the stage for the dictators’ rise. You will learn about Stalinism, Fascism and Nazism in detail, dealing with the establishment and maintenance of power, the nature of party and state rule, the distribution of power, the purpose and impact of social and economic policies, opposition, and the significance of foreign policy and war. Comparisons and contrasts between the dictatorships are also highlighted in this riveting four-part course.