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The Rise of totalitarianism

The Rise of totalitarianism. Ch 13 part II. I. Fascism in Italy. Dismay over post-war promises Inspired by Bolshevik Revolution Peasants seize land Workers strike or seize factories Veterans unemployed Trade declined and taxes increased Fractured gov’t. II. Rise of Benito mussolini.

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The Rise of totalitarianism

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  1. The Rise of totalitarianism Ch 13 part II

  2. I. Fascism in Italy • Dismay over post-war promises • Inspired by Bolshevik Revolution • Peasants seize land • Workers strike or seize factories • Veterans unemployed • Trade declined and taxes increased • Fractured gov’t

  3. II. Rise of Benito mussolini • Son of socialists, becomes nationalist • Formed 1st fascist party • Promised to end corruption • Return to Roman greatness • Black shirts used to control opponents and gov’t • Attacked socialists • Oct 30, 1922 – March on Rome • Becomes prime minister, “Il Duce”

  4. III. Italy under mussolini • Corrupt gov’t • Intimidated opponents • Silenced the press • Rigged elections • State control of economy • Some capitalism • Reps from business, labor, gov’t, and Fascist party control econ. • Individual and state • Loyalty to state 1st • Women rewarded for child birth • Young fascist groups

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