Compare the actions that Stalin, Hitler, and Mussolini used to grow their totalitarian authority. (1 point)

a. Stalin, Hitler, and Mussolini all forcibly assumed state control of privately owned land.
b. Hitler invaded neighboring countries, but Mussolini and Stalin were not interested in expansion.
c. Stalin and Mussolini forcibly silenced political opponents through public trials and prison camps, but Hitler did not. Ju
d. Stalin, Hitler, and Mussolini all ignored the effects of the Great Depression in their respective countries.

1 answer

a. Stalin, Hitler, and Mussolini all forcibly assumed state control of privately owned land. - This action contributed to their totalitarian authority by consolidating power within the state and limiting individual freedoms and rights.
c. Stalin and Mussolini forcibly silenced political opponents through public trials and prison camps, but Hitler did not. - This action helped them to eliminate dissent and opposition, allowing them to maintain control over the population and prevent any challenges to their authority.
d. Stalin, Hitler, and Mussolini all ignored the effects of the Great Depression in their respective countries. - By disregarding the economic hardships faced by their citizens and focusing on consolidating their power, they were able to increase their control and authority over the population.