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  Why = Italy wanted a stronger leader that would take action  Why = Italy’s economy weak  Why = Used intimidation tactics (The Black Shirts)

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)

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

Impact on Germany & Italy  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