How important was force in two authoritarian states?
Could look at:How the word 'establishment' meant expansion of control as well as rise to power Nazi GermanyThe role of the SSThe role of the SAThe role of the secret police (Gestapo) // and the influence these three bodies heldLook at the effect of the use of force, in inciting fear
Communist Mao Red Guard Guerrilla fightingParty purgesCultural RevolutionClass warfare
Then can compare to other factors such as: propaganda, education, policies...
LW
Related History IB answers
All answers ▸The Cold War: Analyse the part played by Cuba in the development of the Cold War
Evaluate the factors that contributed to Mussolini's rise to power in 1922.
To what extent was Otto von Bismarck responsible for the unification of Germany?
To what extent have the United States and Chinese followed similar paths to power since World War Two?