How did Mussolini and Hitler come to power Thesis: Economic struggles and resentment lead to Power changes Benito Mussolini -Mussolini’s Rise -Italian Fascism -March on Rome Adolf Hitler -Hitler’s past -Economic Struggles -Hitler’s Nazism Question: How is the nationalism from Pre-WW2 similar to Russia’s actions today?

Benito Mussolini A Newspaper editor and Politician Founded Fascist party in 1919 -promised strong leadership, rebuild its armed forces, and fix the economy Criticized the government.

Italian Fascism Loyalty to country and obedience to state Restricted individual rights Extreme form of nationalism Single party to lead the country, multiple parties need to agree on economic fixes

Movement on Rome Mussolini and the fascist party marched on Rome with 30k followers King put Mussolini in charge when pressured by masses, took power “legally” Censorship used violence to eliminate opposition

Adolf Hitler Born in Austria High school dropout, Failed artist, Join German WW1 military Won 2 Iron crosses Resents Versailles Treaty

Economic issues Depression began with United States funds being withdrawn 6 mil, or 30% of people unemployed Civil unrest broke out against Government People turned to Hitler’s Nazi party

Nazism Extreme form of fascism Took the image of the Swastika (well being) Based from Mein Kampf, and Lebensraum President Elected him Chancellor in 1933