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Understanding Fascism and Communism: A Comparative Analysis

Explore the ideologies, practices, and leaders of Fascism and Communism. Discover the key elements such as totalitarianism, nationalism, militarism, and propaganda, as well as the leaders like Hitler and Stalin. Compare and contrast the two political systems in theory and reality.

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Understanding Fascism and Communism: A Comparative Analysis

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  1. Fascism v. Communism The Rise of Dictators

  2. Where Practiced/Leader? FASCISM/NAZISM COMMUNISM Soviet Union Joseph Stalin “Uncle Joe” • Germany • Adolf Hitler • “der furher” • Italy • Benito Mussolini • “il duce” • Japan • Emperor Hirohito

  3. In Theory…(in a Textbook) FASCISM/NAZISMm COMMUNISM No private property Government ownership of means of production Classless society Everyone equal One political party Eventual goal… Decrease in central government • Extreme nationalism • Belief that all others are inferior; obsession with national security • Extreme militarism • Scapegoating of the enemy • Anti-Democratic • Anti-Communist

  4. In Practice…(in Reality) FASCISM/NAZISM COMMUNISM Totalitarian gov’t One political party Strict obedience Heavy censorship Extreme nationalism/militarism Propaganda & youth indoctrination Religious & ethnic persecution • Totalitarian gov’t • One political party • Strict obedience • Heavy censorship • Secret police • Propaganda & youth indoctrination • Racism, sexism & cronyism

  5. Review: Fascism, Communism, or BOTH! • Adolf Hitler • Extreme militarism • Joseph Stalin • Anti-democratic • Private property • One political party • Strict obedience to the state

  6. Review: Fascism, Communism, or BOTH! • Youth indoctrination • Heavy censorship • Benito Mussolini • No private property • Totalitarian government • A theoretically classless society

  7. Review: Fascism, Communism, or BOTH! • Excessive use of propaganda • Anti-communist • Emperor Hirohito • Extreme nationalism • Loss of civil liberties • Religious persecution

  8. Conclusion? • Fascism and Communism are on different ends of the spectrum politically in THEORY… • BUT in PRACTICE, they are alike EXCEPT for: • Private Property & Class Distinctions

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