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Fascism EQ: How does fascism compare to communism and democracy? How did fascism in Europe contribute to WWII?

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4 Fascism EQ: How does fascism compare to communism and democracy?
How did fascism in Europe contribute to WWII?

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6 Definition A political movement that promotes:
An extreme form of nationalism Denial of individual rights Dictatorial one-party rule

7 Key Concepts Extreme Nationalism (all others are inferior)
Extreme Militarism Anti-Communist Support classes & private property Anti-Democratic Democracy is for the weak

8 Characteristics STATE IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE INDIVIDUAL
Cultural – censorship, indoctrination, secret police, Economic – controlled by state corp. or state Political – Totalitarian, nationalist, one-party rule, supreme leader, Social – supported by middle class, industrialists, military

9 Examples: Mussolini & Italy
Examples: Mussolini & Italy

10 Benito Mussolini Italy – disappointed to not gain land after WWI
Economic conditions worsened & Labor unrest Black Shirts Election Intimidation 30,000 Fascists marched on Rome and demanded Mussolini to take power

11 Examples: Hirohito & Japan
Examples: Hirohito & Japan

12 Hirohito Great Depression – blamed democratic government
Emperor Hirohito – in control of the govt. Nationalism made them want to expand Attacked Manchuria

13 Examples: Hitler & Germany

14 Hitler Weimar Republic = Major Problems
National Socialist German Workers Party grows Mein Kampf Economic Hardships

15 Non - Examples France Britain United States USSR

16 Non - Examples USSR Communism is NOT fascism
Communism has no classes – fascism does Communism is international

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