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Rise of Fascism

Rise of Fascism. EQ: Why did fascism rise in Europe?. What is Fascism?. According to Webster’s Dictionary

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Rise of Fascism

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  1. Rise of Fascism EQ: Why did fascism rise in Europe?

  2. What is Fascism? • According to Webster’s Dictionary • 1: a political philosophy, movement, or regime that exalts nation and often race above the individual and that stands for a centralized autocratic government headed by a dictatorial leader, severe economic and social regimentation, and forcible suppression of opposition • 2: a tendency toward or actual exercise of strong autocratic or dictatorial control

  3. Characteristics of a fascist gov’t… • Nationalism is celebrated (extremely) • Country controlled by 1 political party (& led by dictator) • Citizen rights are limited (freedom of speech, press, etc.) • Military and male strength are glorified • Usually a call to action against some threat (real or imaginary)

  4. Authoritarian Governments • Government controlled by either a single powerful ruler, or powerful elite. • People have no say in running government • Often repress political opposition • Usually allow some personal freedom • Don’t attempt to control all aspects of people’s lives

  5. Totalitarian Governments • A government that aims to control the political, economic, social, intellectual, and cultural lives of its citizens. • An extreme form of authoritarianism • Often use propaganda, secret police, and terror to enforce policies. • Usually run by a single, all-powerful dictator.

  6. Benito Mussolini • Fascist ruler of Italy • Dismantled Italian Constitution, giving himself complete power over government • Supported Italian Nationalism • Anti-communist and Anti-socialist • Created secret police force to monitor opposition. • Outlawed other parties • Censored the press

  7. Hirohito • Emperor of Japan • Fierce Nationalist • Japanese seen as superior race • State run press • Had political opposition arrested or assassinated.

  8. Adolf Hitler • Fascist ruler of Germany • Supported extreme brand of German Nationalism • Supported racism and anti-Semitism • Anti-communist • Awarded Time Magazine man of the year award in 1939 • Also created secret police force. • State-run press • Created concentration camps.

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