1. Rise of Totalitarianism Case Study #1: Fascist Italy under Benito Mussolini

2. Key Traits of Totalitarian Dictatorships

3. Assignment #4: Introduction to Mussolini: Illustrated Summary
Task: Read over the summaries in each square on handout. Illustrate each square with a simple drawing that represents what is happening (stick figures OK). At the end, list ways his rule was Totalitarian in nature

4. Mussolini's Fascism vs. Stalin’s Communism (just listen)
Similarities:
Both promote extreme nationalism and total obedience to government authority
Both outlaw political opposition and freedom of speech
Both used propaganda, secret police & indoctrination techniques
Both build up and glorify military force and use military to control and/or annex neighboring countries
Differences:
Communism utilizes a state controlled economy while fascism has a capitalist economy (private ownership of business)
Fascism did not promise a classless (economically equal) society