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The Rise of Fascism: Italy & Germany

The Rise of Fascism: Italy & Germany. Qualities of Fascism. Extreme loyalty to your country Total obedience to your countries leader Harsh punishments for those who speak out against the govt. Big on the “Glory” of the Country. Fascism in Italy. Who = Benito Mussolini

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The Rise of Fascism: Italy & Germany

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  1. The Rise of Fascism: Italy & Germany

  2. Qualities of Fascism • Extreme loyalty to your country • Total obedience to your countries leader • Harsh punishments for those who speak out against the govt. • Big on the “Glory” of the Country

  3. Fascism in Italy • Who = Benito Mussolini • Why = Italy wanted a stronger leader that would take action • Why = Italy’s economy weak • Why = Used intimidation tactics (The Black Shirts)

  4. Fascism in Germany • Who = Adolf Hitler & The Nazi Party • Why = German economy weak • Why = Huge unemployment • Why = Nazi party came from Germany’s treatment after WWI (Treaty of Versailles)

  5. Fascism in Germany • Hitler had a private army = “Storm troopers / Brownshirts” • Promised to return German land lost in WWI • Promised to revive Germany’s Economy • Used rallies to inspire / awe

  6. Dictator for a leader (Hitler) Used secret police to scare / enforce laws (SS, Gestapo) Turned economy around by spending big $$$$ on the military Dictator for a leader (Mussolini) Used secret police to scare / enforce laws (Blackshirts) Turned economy around by spending big $$$$ on the military Impact on Germany & Italy

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