It is the opposite of democracy which is the rule of the people. Totalitarianism is the rule of one group therefore is similar to a dictatorship. Totalitarianism is a political system in which the state recognizes no limits to its authority and strives to regulate every aspect of public and private life wherever feasible. Another example is the Nazis government of Germany. Communism is a form of a totalitarian government. Marxism-Leninism is another example of Totalitarianism.
In 1870, the era was known as the Gilded Age. During this age, most people moved from farming areas to the city to live. Consequently, there was an increasing number of manufacturing jobs. Therefore, your answer is the last option (D), factory workers.
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