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The Rise of Fascism: Italy & Germany
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Qualities of Fascism Extreme loyalty to one’s country Total obedience to country’s leader Harsh punishments for those who speak out against the govt. Extreme Nationalism =Glory of the Country above individual rights
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Fascism in Italy Benito Mussolini Italy wanted a stronger leader that would take action Popular resentment- Italy’s economy weak after WWI Combati di Fascimento used intimidation tactics (Paramilitary ‘Black Shirts’)
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Fascism in Germany Adolf Hitler & The Nazi Party German economy weak= popular unrest Huge unemployment & Great Depression Exploited resentment from the Treaty of Versailles
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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
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Germany & Italy Dictator took power ‘legally’ (Hitler) ‘Der Fuhrer’ Used paramilitary police to eliminate dissent (Brownshirts) Improved economy by spending $ on the military Restore Natl. pride Dictator took power ‘legally’ (Mussolini) ‘Il Duce’ Used paramilitary police to eliminate dissent (Blackshirts) Improved economy by spending $ on the military Restore Natl. Pride
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