Ruthless Dictators
The concept of dictatorship as well as the use of force and systemic persecution of political opponents to stay in power dates back to the ancient Roman civilization, however, it was the modern history dictators who made it virtually a synonym for gross human rights violations and brutality. Sadly, some of the most brutal dictators in modern history held power not so long ago. Use PowerPoint or tackk.com to create a digital media assignment and turn it in through google classroom. Create a character bio on one of the following with the information below.
Begin by selecting one of the dictators below. Click their pictures to explore more about them.
Begin by selecting one of the dictators below. Click their pictures to explore more about them.
Assignment
1. Elements
2. Questions
3. Paragraph
- Full name of Dictator
- Political Party Affiliation (when applicable)
- Country they controlled
- 3 or more Pictures (or video)
- Background on the dictator
- Quote
2. Questions
- How long were they in power?
- How did they come to power?
- How did they keep control of their power?
- What, if any, atrocities did they commit?
- How many people died under their reign?
- In what ways did the country prosper during his reign?
- What was society like under their regime?
3. Paragraph
- At the bottom construct a paragraph either
- Assessing whether they were a “good” ruler
- Or why you would/would not want to live under their regime
Criteria
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