The Rise of Dictators

Period 6 Regan Sonny An What are some of the qualities dictators display? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Obstinate Decisive Diplomatic Manipulative Persuasive Well-spoken Confident Experienced (or inexperienced) Charismatic Unafraid

What kinds of leaders do people tend to follow? 1. 2. 3. 4. Trustworthy Successful in the past Provides stability (or change) Tells you what you want to hear a. Its not your fault! Its theirs! Regans reenactment

Culture of Despair 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Cult of Personality the near worship of an individual Is their leadership earned? Is propaganda used? Are they self-promoting? Do they abuse their power? Do they use their influence for good, bad, or both? Who are their followers?

What is the driving force behind history? Individuals or Circumstances

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