Europe Between WW I & WW II The Power of Ideology (…ATTITUDE really DOES matter)

Origins ‘FASCISM’ The term FASCISM is derived from the Latin word fasces: a bundle of rods that were tied around an axe, which was an ancient Roman symbol of the authority of the civic magistrate. The fasces suggested strength through unity: a single rod is easily broken, while the bundle is difficult to break. (wikipedia)

Mussolini first, then Hitler In Italy, Mussolini was the first to use the term, and in many ways he created the political pattern Hitler followed Hitler used that pattern to organize and rally Germans, but added his own ideas. Il Duce Der Führer

Fascism and Socialism on the Political Spectrum (Far) Left Middle (Far) Right Liberals Conservatives FASCISTS SOCIALISTS COMMUNISTS NAZIS, etc. The answer: ORDER & AUTHORITY The answer: REVOLUTION State ownership of industry, land, etc. (means of production) One-party state, dictatorial, oppressive (in practice) “From each according to ability, to each according to need.” (in theory) Raises nation and race over the individual, Features a centralized, autocratic govt. with a dictatorial leader, Severe economic and social regimentation, and forcible suppression of opposition.

ANOTHER WAY OF VIEWING MATTERS: Some view fascism and communism as similar because both favor state control of (some) aspects of the economy. This diagram recognizes that similarity, while still seeing the two as opposed in other ways.

Under Hitler, Germany regained areas it had lost . . . and then some. 1871 German Empire German After Hitler’s Annexations & Conquests.

This morning, on-line, look for: origin of the word ‘NAZI’, How did Nazi Party gain power in Germany, What did Hitler say in “Mein Kampf”?, Give examples of how Nazi politics/plans for Germany were based on racist assumptions, What racist laws were passed (under Nazi control)?, IN SHORT, How did the Nazis make Germany a country ready, willing and able to efficiently mass murder millions of its own citizens?