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World War II Rise of Totalitarianism in Europe
Fascism: gov't ruled by dictator; nation & race above individual; forcible suppression of oppression
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Mussolini in Italy 1919 – Fascism begins
Benito Mussolini dictator WWII initiator Ethiopia invasion Independent amid European-controlled Africa Italy takes control Fascism vs. Democracy - League of Nations ineffective Cooperated with Hitler/Axis until 1943
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Another WWII initiator 1 side
Spanish Civil War ( ) Another WWII initiator 1 side Catholic Church, wealthy, Francisco Franco, Germany (Hitler), Italy (Mussolini) Other side Very poor peasants Republic (w/ USSR and Int'l Brigades – worldwide volunteers) Authoritarian country formed under Franco
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Bombing of Guernica 1937, over 3 hours, 25 German bombers
1/3 of pop. killed Meant to cut off Rep. troops & test Nazi blanket bombing Picasso painting
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The Soviet Union Communist Totalitarianism
Joseph Stalin (dictator ) COMMUNISM OVER CAPITALISM : USSR has necessary resources to be self-contained Collectivization: collect land/businesses/homes, rebuild infrastructure Industrialization 5-year plans: 250% increase in industrial development -- UNREALISTIC Great Purge: rid country of non communists, Gulags
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