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| communism | the term means "commonly owned'. It is a system of government that calls for a 'classless" society where everything is owned together-no rich or poor. The ideas is that people will work together so well that there is no need for a ruler.
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| propaganda | It is intended to manipulate and control people through unclear language meant to confuse them-making them unable to distinguish between truths and falsehoods. It is the main method used by totalitarian governments to gain control of the working class.
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| The Bolsheviks | communist group Led by Lenin;overthrew Czar Nicholas II
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| Nikolai Lenin | brilliant, strong-willed dictator of the Bolsheviks;believed that Russian could become a communist nation. Gained control over Russia after the successful overthrow of Czar Nicholas II in 1917
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| totalitarianism | a government led by one, controlling and manipulative dictator who relies on terrorism and and torture as a means to control the people.
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| proletariat | working class.
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| scapegoat | something or someone that a leader blames for all of the problems and/or bad conditions that arise.
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| capitalism | an economic system in which ownership and profits/wealth is made and maintained chiefly by private individuals or corporations
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| Joseph Stalin | a ruthless communist dictator of Russia 1924-1953;took over after Lenin died. He surrounded himself with loyal followers. Anyone who disagreed with him was either shot or sent to Siberia.
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| Russia | country in Europe; setting of the Russian Revolution and our novel, Animal Farm. Symbolizes Manor Farm in our novel.
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