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1 Fascism EQ: How did fascism in Europe contribute to WWII?

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

4 Characteristics STATE IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE INDIVIDUAL Cultural – censorship, indoctrination, Economic – controlled by state Political –Racist, one-party rule, Social – supported by middle class, military

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6 Examples Mussolini – Italy Hitler – Germany Hirohito - Japan

7 Non - Examples France Britain United States USSR –Communism is NOT fascism –Communism has no classes – fascism does –Communism is international

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9 Pictures of Fascism How do each of the following pictures demonstrate fascism?

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14 Causes of Fascism? 1. Why was Germany upset after WWI? 2. What did many European countries want during the Great Depression? 3. Why would some European countries, like Germany, want a fascist government after World War I?

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16 Benito Mussolini Italy – disappointed to not gain land after WWI Economic conditions worsened Started the Fascist Party 30,000 Fascists marched on Rome and demanded Mussolini to take power

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19 Adolf Hitler Idea: Germany should overthrow the Treaty of Versailles Nationalist Socialist German Workers’ Party (NAZI) Der Fuhrer – tried to seize power Jailed – wrote Mein Kampf Beliefs: “Aryan Race” and more land

20 Hitler German economy collapsed Made chancellor Fire destroyed Parliament building – they blamed the Communists

21 Hitler’s Speech Watch his passion while he speaks. Could he convince people that they need a strong leader? Could he convince people that he knows and understands their problems?

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

24 Choice Assignment Be an app designer. Come up with 4 pics &1 Word for fascism. You may not use the pictures from class today. Tap your own creativity. Create 4 headlines for fascism. The headlines must contain information about fascism (not simply silly headlines). The headlines cannot be facts.


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