How did some leaders, especially dictators, leading up to and during World War II divert their people's concerns about democracy and human rights?

Question

(1 point)
○ By emphasizing the importance of individual freedoms
○ By promoting global cooperation and diplomacy
○ By appealing to nationalism and attachment to one's nation
○ By encouraging economic self-sufficiency

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

○ By appealing to nationalism and attachment to one's nation.

Leaders, especially dictators, often diverted their people's concerns about democracy and human rights by fostering a strong sense of nationalism. They appealed to national pride, unity, and the idea of the nation being under threat, which distracted from issues related to individual freedoms and human rights.