Question

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how did the totalitarianism that arose after world war i differ from earlier forms of authoritarianism?
a. it enforced communist economic principles.
b. it allowed for much less individual freedom.
c. it relied more on a strong central authority.
d. it was based on enlightenment ideas.

Explanation:

Authoritarianism generally has a strong central authority but allows some individual freedoms in non - political areas. Totalitarianism, which emerged after World War I (e.g., Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy), controls all aspects of life - political, social, economic, cultural, etc. It aims to create a completely unified society under the regime's ideology and has much less room for individual freedom compared to earlier authoritarian systems.

• Option A: Not all totalitarian regimes were communist. For example, Nazi Germany was a far - right totalitarian regime.
• Option C: Authoritarianism also relies on a strong central authority. This is not the key differentiating factor.
• Option D: Enlightenment ideas emphasized individual rights, reason, and limited government, which are contrary to totalitarianism.

Answer:

B. It allowed for much less individual freedom.