1. How do fascists come to power in Italy & Germany?
The Rise of Fascism
How do fascists come to power in Italy & Germany?

2. After WWI, Italians are upset with PM Orlando Vittorio
Italy
After WWI, Italians are upset with PM Orlando Vittorio
he was too weak during Treaty of Versailles
economy also suffering
1920s: Fascism, which calls for extreme nationalism & loyalty to leaders, is gaining popularity  Fascists win seats in Italian Parliament
Former newspaper editor & Italian Fascist, Benito Mussolini, promises to rescue the Italian economy & restore pride to Italy
Fascists win majority in Parliament, demand King Victor Emmanuel make Mussolini Prime Minister
Mussolini’s “blackshirts” march on Rome
King makes Mussolini, Il Duce (the leader)
Italian Fascists legally take power

3. Hitler argues Germans = master race (Aryans)
Germany
Legally Takes Power!
Nazi Adolf Hitler was sent to prison where he writes Mein Kampf (My Struggle)
1920s: Group called National Socialists (Nazis) unsuccessfully attempt to overthrow the Weimar Rep
Hitler argues Germans = master race (Aryans)
Slavs, Poles, Gypsies, Jews are inferior
He writes Germany needs more space (Lebensraum) & must get back land lost after WWI
After prison, Hitler begins giving speeches blaming the Allies & Weimar Rep. for the depression
Hitler & Nazis promise to fix the economy & restore pride to Germany by overturning Tr. of Vers.
1930: Nazi party starts winning seats in the Parliament (Reichstag)
As the Nazis become more popular, President Hindenburg names Hitler Chancellor (PM) of Germany
Nazis blame Reichstag fire on comm’s & win majority in next election