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Fascism v. Communism. The Rise of Dictators. 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 . I n Theory…(in a Textbook). FASCISM/NAZISM m.
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Fascism v. Communism The Rise of Dictators
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
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
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
Review: Fascism, Communism, or BOTH! • Adolf Hitler • Extreme militarism • Joseph Stalin • Anti-democratic • Private property • One political party • Strict obedience to the state
Review: Fascism, Communism, or BOTH! • Youth indoctrination • Heavy censorship • Benito Mussolini • No private property • Totalitarian government • A theoretically classless society
Review: Fascism, Communism, or BOTH! • Excessive use of propaganda • Anti-communist • Emperor Hirohito • Extreme nationalism • Loss of civil liberties • Religious persecution
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