A. The only major European democracies left by 1939 were and ; some states fell to regimes, which wanted total control of their citizens. B. Benito Mussolini’s political philosophy of glorifies the above the and emphasizes the need for a strong central government. C. To control the Italian people, Mussolini gave the secret unrestricted authority and used to spread propaganda. II. From Russia to the USSRA. After the Communist program was undermined by shortages caused by food hoarding and a severe , Lenin abandoned war communism in favor of his .B. In 1922, Lenin and the Communist party formally created a state known as the or by the initials .C. After Lenin died, a struggle began among the seven members of the , with advocating for rapid industrialization and the end of the NEP. D. Communist Party general secretary removed the from power, ended the NEP, and launched the first of several for industrialization. III. Authoritarian States in the WestA. Among the many regimes that arose in Eastern Europe after World War I, only , which had a large middle class, a liberal tradition, and a strong industrial base, maintained its political .B. In Spain, led a revolt against the democratic government and created a military that favored large landowners, businesspeople, and the Catholic clergy. netw rksNAME DATE CLASS The West Between the WarsGuided Reading Activity Cont. Copyright © The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. Permission is granted to reproduce for classroom use. C. Franco's regime is an example of rule rather than , because it did not attempt to control the everyday lives of its people. Summary and ReflectionDirections: Summarize the main ideas of this lesson by answering the question below. How did the authoritarian and dictatorial regimes that gained power in the years after World War I acquire and maintain their power?