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* You are a British diplomat stationed in continental Europe in 1937.
You’ve been asked by the British government to write a memo explaining the
“retreat from democracy” on the continent. In particular, the British
government has asked that you analyze: 1. Why liberalism and democracy are
now in retreat in Europe1. conditions about how hitler stalin rose to
power, 1. economics 2. 2. Hitler3. Stalin 1. rise of socialism and fascism
within Europe2. Whether Soviet Russia and either (a) Italian Fascism or (b)
Nazi Germany should be seen as fundamentally similar in their form of
government, or fundamentally different. 1. Fundamentally similar in
relation to 1. harshness2. dictatorship3. What the British government
should do in response to the “retreat from democracy.” Your memo should
have three sections: 1. A short, 2-3 sentence “summary” of your analysis.1.
The retreat of democracy is a clear issue within Europe. 2. Two pages of
your analysis (roughly 1 page for each of the first two questions). NOTE:
THE POSSIBILITIES OF COMPARISON CAN BE ABOUT ANY ASPECT WE'VE READ ABOUT
THESE COUNTRIES. FOR EXAMPLE, HOW THE SOVIET/FASCIST/NAZI STATE RELATED TO:
THE ECONOMY, THE FAMILY, PROPAGANDA, MINORITIES/POLITICAL OPPONENTS,
DIFFERENT SOCIAL CLASSES, ETC. 3. Four clear sentences on your
recommendations for what the British government should do in response to
“the retreat from democracy.” Two sentences should be about domestic
reforms that you suggest (are there any domestic reforms you would
recommend that you think would halt the retreat from democracy in Great
Britain?), and two sentences should be about diplomatic suggestions for the
British government (what should the British policy toward the spread of
non-democratic regimes be?). THE PAPER IS NOT ABOUT GREAT BRITAIN--WE HAVE
NOT DISCUSSED GREAT BRITAIN IN THE 1930s--SO FOR THIS SECTION JUST ASSUME
THAT GREAT BRITAIN IS A LIBERAL DEMOCRACY THAT IS BEING THREATENED BY
FASCISM. While the paper will be written from the perspective of a
participant, it should be “nothing but business.” That is, use the
“character” you assume to communicate clear and thorough analysis, citing
particular evidence. Use the textbook and class notes and, for practice,
footnote your sources. Summary of analysis: Economy and social order have
completely collapsed within Europe and have turned to dictators and
socialists who claim to have an idea of how to fix the overwhelming
problems within Europe. WWI has created food shortage, giant population
loss, destruction and devastation of land that can’t be rebuilt without and
stable economy, formation of new independent democracy as a result of lost
empires, which generated a great sources wealth, with the loss of colonies
were lost which also was a source of income, power and raw materials.
Democracy suffered most in countries that struggled the most to recover
like Italy and Germany, who are buried in debt because of the treaty of
versaille. Countries like Italy and Germany have turned to socialist and
dictatorships as they cling to any hope of recovery and stability. Why
liberalism and democracy are now in retreat in Europe: Both liberalism and
democracy are now in retreat in Europe due to the financial and economic
instability as a result of reckless spending during WWI, and a significant
decrease in population all throughout Europe. 57% of all the men mobilized
in WWI are missing (presumed dead), wounded, killed or have died from
disease and lack of food. This significant portion of young men lost in WWI
helps to contribute to the downfall of Europe’s economy, stability and
prosperity. All throughout Europe countries lack a central and stable power
which results in more chaos and economic loss. Germany in particular has
especially struggled to recover post-WWI because of the loss in all foreign
investments, and being forced into obeying the Treaty of Versaille and
ordered to pay a staggering ____________. 11% of France’s population has
been wiped out, 6 in 10 men between the ages 18-28 were proclaimed dead
because of WWI, which cost them an entire generation and left a devastating
impact on France’s economy. Austria’s production has fallen 53%, and they
continue to face hunger and poverty. Rapid inflation continues to be a
consistent problem all throughout Europe, especially in places like Hungary
and Russia where inflation rates exceed 23,000. With Europe in a deep and
growing hole of debt and rapid inflation, it struggles to find its way to
the surface and clings to anything that might pull us out of this
depression. Corrupt, and chaotic countries with unstable democratic
governments like Germany have lost hope of a reaffirming a stable form of
democratic government. Although post WWI democracy brought an idea of hope
and self-determination within Europe, it has lacked organization and has in
turn been blamed for the collapse in our economies and lack of central
democratic power within European. With no central, responsible democratic
power, countries like Germany and Italy have been easily manipulated by
socialists, like Hitler and Mussolini who have effectively manipulated
their people into thinking they can solve the economic problems of the
state and bring back prosperity. With most of Europe yearning for a sense
of stability they have put their trust in weak and power hungry leaders
like Hitler who claims he can restore political order by blaming the
corruption and chaos on non traditional people like homosexuals, liberals,
and jews. Whether Soviet Russia and either (a) Italian Fascism or (b) Nazi
Germany should be seen as fundamentally similar in their form of
government, or fundamentally different. Soviet Russian and Nazi Germany
should infact be seen as fundamentally similar due to the similarity that
in both senses the state controlled everything from the economy, political
system and can be seen as a dictatorship. Nazi Germany and Soviet Russia
are both totalitarianism governments. Both Stalin and Hitler are power
hungry leaders, who think of their people merely as building blocks for a
more powerful empire. Both have eliminated any threat against their empire
by exile or more likely by death. Hitler and Stalin are manipulative, and
powerful leaders who were willing to go to any extent to further their own
political power and expand their empire, even if its at the expensive of
their own loyal people. Soviet Russia and Nazi Germany relied widely on the
loyalty of their own people, who have been manipulated by the radio,
television, art and newspaper, which were controlled by the state, i.e.
Hitler. Both Soviet Russia and Nazi Germany have been captured by corrupt
and socialist leaders at their lowest, and most fragile point, when they
needed someone who claimed they could rescue them from the hole they buried
in. What the British government should do in response to the “retreat from
democracy.” In response to the retreat from democracy Britain should
strengthen their military, invest more in our economy and restore hope in
the future of our country. If we can somehow do these three things it will
set us up to not only suceed within our cshould have agreed to ease up on
the reparations that are being demanded of Germany. worked more with the
Germany’s government to ease up on the demands placed upon the Germany and
give democracy a chance and let them recover. Although things are really
bad here in Britain we can not let our scapegoat be to blame and rely on g.
The harsh and depressing environment within Germany is due to our harsh
treatment of their Any money Germany made had to be sent to England,
Britain could have eased up on reparation, less emphasis on reparations and
more on making sure germany didn’t reassembled an army. We sat by and
watched as Hitler moved in on Austria and expanded their army. If Britain
had been less harsh there may still be a democracy but things have got so
that people turned to Hitler