Abstract
This paper presents a critique of Charlie Chaplin's "The Great Dictator" and Steven Spielberg's "Schindler's List." The critique includes a summary of the film, characterization in the film, audience reaction, and critical reaction. Also included is a discussion about how the films relate to the Nazi regime and the Holocaust.

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"Before the horrors of the Holocaust became evident, Charlie Chaplin's "The Great Dictator" advocating the forces of democracy to collectively stand against fascism found its way into theaters. Ironically, production of the film began on September the day Britain and France declared war on Germany. Prior to WWII Britain's policy of appeasement and the U S policy of isolationism did little to persuade Chaplin against making the film a parody of Hitler's and Mussolini's fascism. Britain announced it would not release the film for fear of..."

Tags:good, evil, fascism, parody, Hitler, Jews, concentration camps, Mussolini, dictators, propaganda, war

Abstract
In this article, the writer discusses whether Hitler was a strong dictator or not. The writer finds that if one believes a dictator's strength to be defined by their level of administrative control of the state, it can be argued that Hitler was a weak dictator. The writer also finds that if one believes a dictator's strength is determined by their ideological following, Hitler again was a strong dictator. The writer concludes that whether Hitler was a weak dictator or not is entirely dependent on the individual's belief in what constitutes a strong or weak dictator.

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"Under Nazi rule, Hitler led Germany to total war and to genocidal actions against both Russia and the Jewish nation. These were state actions of the most severe nature. That Hitler was Germany's dictator is hard, if not impossible, to deny. Whether Hitler was a strong dictator or a weak dictator, however, is an intensely debated question. In the absence of having lived as Hitler or at the least within the very upper echelons of Nazi leadership, one can only truly speculate based on limited primary sources, the level of Hitler's dictatorial strength during his dictatorship. Some, such as Hans Mommsen in his piece 'Hitler's Stellung im Nationalsozialistischen Herrschaftssystem' and Martin Broszat through his text 'The Hitler State: The Foundation and Development of the internal structure of the Third Reich', have argued conclusively that Hitler was somewhat of a weak dictator, with the true power of the Nazi state lying in fragmented decision making processes dispersed throughout the state."

Tags:nazi, german, fascism, genocide, dictatorship, adolf

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The writer of this paper explores Adolf Hitler and his relevance to the twentieth century by focusing on his background, the foundation of his beliefs and how he developed his national authority and power. The writer also addresses how the Holocaust happened and what its effects were. The writer concludes this paper by emphasizing that Adolf Hitler will always be known as a cynical dictator, a biased idealist, and a prejudiced anti-Semitic leader during his time.

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"Before revealing how Hitler came to be a marked leader for countless Germans, it would be wise and significant to discuss his brief background. Adolf Hitler was born on April 20, 1889, in a small Austrian village called Braunau Am Inn, which, according to author and researcher David F. Crew, is just across the border from Bavaria in southern Germany. Hitler's father, an Austrian customs official, encouraged him to keep up with his studies in school, but shortly died in 1903. Only two years after his death, Hitler dropped out of high school at age sixteen and found interest in attending the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna. However, his dreams were put down when he failed the entrance exam. His lost dream of artistic value has, in some ways, been considered a factor to his rebellion in later years."

Tags:Holocaust, Germany, Nazis, concentration, camps, Third, Reich, anti-Semitism

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This paper studies the life of the former dictator of the Dominican Republic, Rafael Leonidas Trujillo Molina. The author gives a background on Rafael Trujillo, charting his military career, and his rise to presidency. The paper speaks of Rafael Trujillo's thirty-one year reign of terror, otherwise known as "The Era of Trujillo". Although seemingly a good leader, who minimized the national debt and kept the currency stable, the paper also describes Rafael Trujillo's order for the mass killing of all Haitians on Dominican land, and the usage of the 'torture chamber' for people who were caught by his secret police.

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"For thirty-one years El Jefe was the status quo in regards to Dominican politics affecting the lives of his country men and his neighboring states. Despite being a ruthless mass murder, Rafael Trujillo was able maintain somewhat of descent standing with the international community up until the years leading to his murder. During his thirty plus years of terror tens of thousands died at his hands and the only consequence to his actions was a slap on the wrist from the international community. Trujillo's regime did produce one positive feature by inspiring many brave souls, such as the Mirabel sisters, who had the valor to fight against evil for a free country and their families. This offers hope that in the face of malevolence there shall always be good men and women standing up for what is just and right in the world."

Tags:dictatorship, revolutions, assassinations

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This paper follows Joseph Stalin's life from his birth in Gori, Georgia, in 1879, to his involvement with Vladimir Lenin and to his regime, which was gained through his leadership that used guile and deceit and was characterized by state sponsored terror. Next, the author explains Stalin's role in establishing a communist government, World War II and the Cold War. The paper concludes that Stalin's reign displays how a dictator may rise to power within a nation struggling to develop its political and economic identity.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Early Life and Education
Communist Government
World War II
Later Life and the Cold War
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Stalin's government focused upon the redistribution of wealth through public ownership of the major industries as well as the creation of a repressive political and police force to support the new dictator. In his Kampf, Stalin explained that his personal focus was to improve the status of the working class citizen. "The task to which I have devoted my life is to elevate another class-the working class." In order to support this mission, Stalin focused upon a national effort to press industrialization. He also focused upon improving educational opportunities.
"Unfortunately, Stalin's policies help to demonstrate the shortcomings of privatization. In particular, Stalin supported measures that decimated the country's agricultural district. One of the most significant efforts of Stalin's government was the move to collectivize the agricultural sector. Stalin's national plan was focused upon increasing annual yields. Unfortunately, Stalin's collectivist plan was very unpopular with farmers, who strongly resisted his plan. This led to violence and outbreaks.
"Nevertheless, Stalin remained committed to his plan for collectivization. In 1930, Stalin publicly boasted of the success of the communist agricultural system. Stalin claimed that the collective farm movement that redistributed land ownership into a government controlled enterprise had successfully improved the output of the nation's crops."

Tags:dominance, workers union, lenin alliance repressive

Abstract
Adolph Hitler is undoubtedly one of the most important historical figures of the 20th century. During his reign in Germany as a dictator, he made a tremendous impact on the events that happened on the European continent. His tyrannical rule, which surprisingly, had the support of the majority of the German people, coupled with his imperialistic notions, created a new chapter in European history. The paper shows that the intriguing aspect of Hitler's life is how he managed to rise from, literally, an unknown person to the position of "Fuhrer of Germany". Several historians have been interested in this meteoric rise of Hitler and have studied the sudden transition of his life, offering their own interpretations. The paper explores this aspect of Hitler's life in detail by studying the thoughts of different historians so as to gain a better picture of Hitler's life and the mystery behind his magnetic personality.

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"The Great Depression in the early 1930's was one of the main reasons contributing to Hitler's success. The Weimar government was not able to standup to the economic crisis, which left millions of German's without job. People who so far showed little interest in politics were lending their ears to new radical parties in the hope of an economic revival. There was an intense yearning for a leader of the status of "Kaiser" and the instability of the Weimar republic provided a fertile ground for Hitler and his Nazi party. The policies of the Nazi party attracted the German people who saw it as the only hope in chaotic situation. One of the main points of action promised by the Nazis was the reunion of the German people who were segregated from the mainland due to the implications of the treaty of Versailles."

Tags:SA, Rohm, Nazi, rascist, Jews

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Discussion of the dictator's rule in Panama. His narco-militaristic regime. His violation of the American-Panamanian Canal treaties. Noriega's early life and career. His role as a U.S. government double agent, and in Nicaragua. The 1989 U.S. invasion of Panama. Capture of Noriega. His U.S. trial for criminal drug operations.

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"MANUEL NORIEGA'S RULE IN PANAMA

INTRODUCTION:
Noriega was a corrupt dictator heading an efficient narco-militaristic regime in Panama. He was involved in drug trafficking, arms smuggling, money laundering, and the ruthless oppression of his people. He also systematically violated the American.Panamanian Canal treaties and harassed U.S. forces and institutions in Panama. (Sosa, 16)

The 1989 U.S. invasion of Panama was the first American use of force since 1945 that was unrelated to the cold war. It was also the first large scale use of American troops abroad since Vietnam and the most violent event in Panamanian history. It ended with the unusual capture of Manuel Antonio Noriega, Panama's head of state, who was then brought to the United States and tried for ..."

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This paper compares and contrasts Napoleon and Hitler and their severe impact on German history. The paper offers an extensive background on the dictators' rise to power. It continues with a discussion of Napoleon's reforms in a positive light. The author also explains Hitler's modification's after the First World War, highlighting the actions of a monstrous dictator.

Outline:
Introduction
Background
Napoleon and the End of the Old Germany
Hitler and the Triumph of the Authoritarian System
Conclusion
Bibliography

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" Napoleon Bonaparte preceded Adolf Hitler in time, his rule over Germany encompassing the early years if the Nineteenth Century. Adolf Hitler's dictatorship occupies the early middle years of the Twentieth Century - the Fuhrer thus ruled over a nation that had already been transformed by Napoleon. The Germany that Napoleon Bonaparte first encountered was radically different from the nation-state familiar to young Austrian immigrant, Adolf Hitler. When Napoleon's armies crossed into Germany in 1805, they were entering not the realm of a single unified political entity, but a welter of small quasi-independent states. For centuries, hundreds of small German fiefdoms had been loosely held together under the Holy Roman Empire. The Holy Roman Empire was an elective monarchy that had - throughout almost that entire period - been ruled by an emperor of the Hapsburg Family. "

Tags:leader, Europe, Nazi, history

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This paper talks about the rise and fall of Adolf Hitler, from his childhood up to his eventual suicide at the end of World War II. It also talks about the rise of the other major dictators of the time period, namely Stalin and Mussolini, and how the Axis Powers were eventually crushed by the Allied Forces in WWII.

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"Coming off of World War I, and wrapped up in the Age of Anxiety, morale was low among the people of Europe. People were losing hope in their lives, and countries began to look for security and stability anywhere they could find it. This led to the rise of dictatorships, mainly two opposing forces: Communism and Fascism. It was the beginning of the "totalitarianism" era in Europe, and would plunge the continent, as well as much of the rest of the world, into another World War. Chapter twenty-nine of A History of Western Society (Mc Kay, Hill, Buckler 956-88) goes into great detail about this chaotic period of European history."

Tags:communism, dictators, fascism, hitler, ii, mussolini, nazis, stalin, war, world, wwii

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This paper is a biography on Benito Mussolini focusing on the life of Mussolini as a young man who struggled to become one of the greatest dictators of the world. It focuses on how Italy was elevated to a prominent position under his leadership and how it again fell to the same position after over throwing Mussolini from his dictatorship.