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Why do you think that all the dictatorships have an appeal to the masses? Give reasons to support your answer.
Rise of Dictatorships
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All the dictatorships have an appeal to the masses due to the following reasons:
- The leaders have a charismatic personality and they are excellent orators. Both Mussolini and Hitler were charismatic and great orators. Both knew how to exploit public sentiment in their favour through passionate speeches.
- The masses are suffering economically under the democratic government and they are looking for a saviour who can uplift them from their miseries. Dictators portray themselves as a strong authoritarian leader who can solve all the problems of the masses.
- The masses are discontent as their national pride is hurt. So, they start trusting some one who promises to restore the past glory and make the nation great again.
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