During the 20th century, numerous political groups formed and took over different parts of Europe. For example, three main parties during this time were the Nazi Party, the Communist Party, and the Fascist Party. In reference to these parties, it was once stated:.
"Adolf Hitler's Nazi Party exemplified the true nature of the modern totalitarian regime, whereas Mussolini's Fascist Party was more or less a 20th century version of "old school" conservative authoritarianism." .
After analyzing each type of rule, it was evident that, although these were difference parties, they still followed similar philosophical beliefs. Furthermore, these beliefs all revolved around a form of totalitarian rule, just on different levels. Thus, Hitler's Nazi Party and Stalin's Communist Party were examples of true totalitarianism while Mussolini's Fascist Party also was indeed totalitarian, just of a lesser breed.
Living from1889 to 1945, Adolf Hitler was a powerful leader who was the head of the National Socialist German Workers" Party, also referred to as the Nazis. Hitler's ability to gain power, and his ability to persuade the masses, caused him to take control of Germany. Before this group gained power, Germany was suffering from the Great Depression, especially because of problems such as inflation and unemployment. Also, numerous conservatives were worried about a Communist takeover, because, by 1930, the Communists polled more than six million votes. However, the timing was perfect for Hitler, because he promised Germany that his party would resolve the economic crisis. After the Nazi Party gained control, it represented the totalitarian values. This type of ideology focused on issues such as the nature of mankind, a mass party system, a system of terror, military control by the government, and alliances with big businesses. For instance, it was evident that the Nazi Party represented totalitarian values because Hitler had total domination over the government.