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By: Erik Holst , Josh Collett , Spencer Fox, and Grant Curry Period: 4

Fascism in Italy. By: Erik Holst , Josh Collett , Spencer Fox, and Grant Curry Period: 4. Fascism.

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By: Erik Holst , Josh Collett , Spencer Fox, and Grant Curry Period: 4

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  1. Fascism in Italy By: Erik Holst, Josh Collett, Spencer Fox, and Grant Curry Period: 4

  2. Fascism A governmental system led by a dictator having complete power, forcibly suppressing opposition and criticism, regimenting all industry, commerce, ect., and emphasizing an aggressive nationalism and often racism.

  3. Characteristics of fascism • Racism is very strong • No human rights • Government controls everything- form of socialism • Authorities have power to enforce anything • Punishment is very harsh • Labor is suppressed • Religion and government are intertwined

  4. Mussolini’s rise to power • Mussolini attracted the majority of the Italian population by using nationalistic, anti liberal, and anti socialistic propaganda which served as a threat to the rest of the world.

  5. Mussolini’s Beliefs • He believed he could bring about a new Roman Empire that would be strong enough to be recognized around the world. • He believed that fascism was a religious concept. Inspired dictators fascism

  6. Mussolini’s Strategies • He would try to persuade Italian Americans to support Italy which led to many organizations worldwide. • Fascism

  7. Blackshirts • Fascist paramilitary groups in Italy during the period right after World War l and until the end or World War ll. • Divided up into six categories- Zona, Legione, Coorte, Centuria, Manipolo, and Squadra. • Established in 1919 • Mussolini was the leader • Executed functions were carried out by the chief of staff • Militia

  8. Life in Fascist Italy • Very sexist and racist • People had very little control over their personal lives • There was a secret police- OVRA. Founded in 1927.

  9. Economy • The economy was controlled by state corporations • At the end of WWl, the economy was very weak, inflation, mass unemployment, food shortages, and strikes • Depression

  10. Government • Nationalist • Racism • One-party Rule • Supreme ruler • People have no say in government • Mussolini

  11. Italy’s role in WWII • Italy began its part in WWII on June 10th, 1940 by helping Germany invade France. • During the war, Italy fought against the allies with Germany and Japan. • After the Japanese attack on Pear Harbor, Italy and Germany declared war on the US at the same time (just like WWl)

  12. Mussolini’s Death • There were many assassination attempts on Mussolini while he was the leader of Italy, but none were successful. • Mussolini and his mistress was finally executed by a firing squad on April 28th, 1945.

  13. Impact of war on Italy • Although Italy did not play a big part in terms of Combat in WWll, they made a huge contribution on the defeat of Germany. • They caused Germany to delay the operation of Barbarossa which would have reinforced their allies. (invasion of Russia)

  14. What is Fascism • A.      a theory or system of social organization based on the holding of all property in common, actual ownership being ascribed to the community as a whole or to the state. • B.      A governmental system led by a dictator having complete power, aggressive nationalism and often racism. • C.      the policy or doctrine of asserting the interests of one's own nation, viewed as separate from the interests of other nations or the common interests of all nations. • D.     absolute, imperious, or overbearing power or control.

  15. All of the following are characteristics of fascism except? • A.      Racism is very strong • B.      No human rights • C.      Punishment is very harsh • D.     Citizens have the right to vote

  16. Mussolini believed in all of the following except? • A.      Very nationalistic • B.      Anti liberal • C.      Democratic government • D.     Anti socialistic

  17. In what year were the secret police(OVRA)founded? • A.      1927 • B.      1932 • C.      1921 • D.     1938

  18. Who founded the secret police(OVRA)? • A.      Hitler • B.      Mussolini • C.      Both A and B • D.     Kaiser

  19. Describe the economy in Italy during World War 2.

  20.        Massive debts •        Food shortages •        Unemployment

  21. Describe how life in fascist Italy was for the people.

  22. People had little control over their life •          Racist •          Bad environment

  23. What are the characteristics of fascism?

  24.          Cultural •          Economic •          Political •          Basic principles •          Chief examples •          social

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