What Types of States Are Most Likely to Become Authoritarian

question 72

Essay

What types of states are most likely to become authoritarian? Why? Along the same lines, what authoritarian states have been most likely to democratize? Under what circumstances does this democratization occur and why? Based on previous findings, describe one country you think is likely to democratize in the near future.

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Definitions:

Harriet Tubman

An iconic African American abolitionist and political activist known for her role in the Underground Railroad.

Frederick Douglass

A prominent American social reformer, abolitionist, writer, and statesman known for his efforts against slavery.

William Lloyd Garrison

William Lloyd Garrison was a prominent American abolitionist, journalist, and social reformer, best known for his anti-slavery newspaper "The Liberator."

Federal Law

Legislation passed by the national government of a country, which applies to all its states and territories.