This curriculum was removed from school systems in the late 1960's

It was 1946 and this lost educational film on despotism was required curriculum at every high school in America. This video and the associated test, (11 pages) quizzed students on the concepts. By 1967, this film was removed from all libraries.

despotism /dĕs′pə-tĭz″əm/
noun
Rule by or as if by a despot; absolute power or authority.
The actions of a despot; tyranny.
A government or political system in which the ruler exercises absolute power.

What we have today makes a little more sense now.