Why do people sometimes support dictators?

Dictator Project Why do people sometimes support dictators?

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

TASK: You are assistants to the Secretary General of the United Nations. The Secretary General has asked you to examine dictatorships in modern history and determine how they assumed power, and why people have supported them. You are to create and deliver a presentation of your findings to a UN task force.

Step One: Answer The Following Questions 1. What are the definitions of "dictator" and "dictatorship?"

2. What are the characteristics (features) of a dictatorship?

3. Who are some of the dictators in modern history?

Directions For Step Two: Choose Two (2) Dictators To Research Use the format of the following template slides to answer the questions. You should type over the directions/cues. USE THE INTERNET: Possible Search Terms: dictators; dictators in history; current dictators; dictatorship; CIA World Factbook CHECK OUT: www.parade.com/dictators/index.html www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/

Dictator #1’s Name • What are the basic facts about this dictator? • What country does or did the dictator rule and when?

• How did the dictator come to power? • What conditions existed in the country that allowed the dictator to take power? • What type of government did the dictatorship replace?

Dictator #1 • What methods did the dictator use to maintain power? • How did the dictator deal with political opposition?

• How did the dictator lose power (if applicable)?

Dictator #1 • Which people have supported the dictator and why?

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Dictator #2’s Name • What are the basic facts about this dictator? • What country does or did the dictator rule and when?

• How did the dictator come to power? • What conditions existed in the country that allowed the dictator to take power? • What type of government did the dictatorship replace?

Dictator #2 • What methods did the dictator use to maintain power? • How did the dictator deal with political opposition?

• How did the dictator lose power (if applicable)?

Dictator #2 • Which people have supported the dictator and why?

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Final Question: • Provide a well thought response to the question, "Why do people sometimes support dictators?"