Even Though the Soviet Union No Longer Exists, the Value

question 34

True/False

Even though the Soviet Union no longer exists, the value of studying totalitarianism today is that it can take hold in places where poverty and injustice exist.

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Definitions:

Corruption

The abuse of entrusted power for private gain, which can occur in various forms such as bribery, embezzlement, and nepotism.

Henry Demarest Lloyd

An American progressive political activist and critic of monopolies, known for his work "Wealth Against Commonwealth" highlighting the evils of the Standard Oil Company.

Standard Oil

An American oil producing, transporting, refining, and marketing company. Established by John D. Rockefeller and partners in the late 19th century, it was a major factor in the early development of the oil industry.

Wealth Against Commonwealth

A book by Henry Demarest Lloyd, published in 1894, exposing the monopolistic practices of the Standard Oil Company and advocating for government action against monopolies.