Examine the political cartoon. How does the political cartoon's message relate to the
rise of totalitarianism in Europe?
REPARATIONS
$55,000,000,000
Italians' strong belief that they were owed a greater
share of reparations after World War I caused them
to turn to fascism.
O The totalitarian leaders of Germany, Italy, and the
Soviet Union forced their people to pay huge sums in
war reparations.
O Economic hardships caused by the heavy war
reparations demanded of Germany caused many
Germans to place hope in totalitarianism.
O The Bolshevik Revolution in Russia started because
many Russians believed the czar was hoarding
reparations payments for himself.