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Totalitaria is a beautiful tropical island, or you could call it a paradise. Its people live in a land of lots of vegetation that provide for every human need. There are no problems and worries in Totalitaria.
The Government selects a job for you that is right for you and tells you what to do. Not only that, but you don't need unions or strikes because the Government decides whether more schooling will suit a child or whether the child would be happier in a trade school learning a practical, useful skill. As you can see, all the worry over decisions is lifted from the shoulders of the young.
Totalitaria has one newspaper, one radio station, and one television channel and all the news and programs are nice because the Government decides what can be seen or read or heard. Since there is nothing to complain about and since bad news only upsets people, this is very suitable because no one has to suffer through criticism of Totalitaria or its Government.
The Government is, actually, three wise men. With great compassion and kindness, they want to reduce problems of the people. An example is the new law that requires parents to get permission before having a baby. Too many babies were being born, so now, parents have to apply for a license to have children.
No history of Totalitaria is taught (only the "three wise men" know the past) and little information is allowed in from the outside world. This is good because people might get worried or confused by knowledge of the past or recent news. There is no need to know about anything by modern Totalitarian life. Since some important people of the past had "bad" ideas no one has heard of them. The people of Totalitaria simply live in the present and the future. "Live for today" is popular Totalitarian slogan.
All books in Totalitaria are nice books and with happy stories. The favourite book by far (there's one in every barracks) is "The Wise Thoughts of the Chairman Three". This provides all the guidance the people really need. Music, art, and theatre are all selected and directed by the Government.
In most countries, there are conflicts because various groups think differently. In order to avoid this, Totalitaria does not have families. All the children are raised in state nurseries with equal love equipment so that they share the same values and attitudes. The older people live in barracks and eat together and share everything they have. Everyone gets along well and nobody argues or fights. As in every society, there are some "sick" people who have weird ideas but Totalitaria helps these unfortunates by placing them in special mental homes for "re-programming".
As you can see, this is a perfect society. Everyone wears an attractive uniform but the colours differ - mechanics wear navy blue, office workers red, farmers wear orange, etc. So wonderful is Totalitaria that no one wants to travel outside (unless they are weird) and no one is allowed in because they might import "wicked ideas" and upset the perfect balance and peace that exists.
1. List FIVE things the government uses to control Totalitaria
2. Identify THREE ways the government ensures that no violence or rebellion exists
3. Who are the government? Explain their characteristics.
4. Identify THREE benefits of living in Totalitaria?
5. Would you like to live in Totalitaria? Give one reason why and one reason why not?