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Fascism Rises in Europe
Chapter 15 / Section 3
Fascism Rises in Europe
During
the Depression of the
1930’s millions of people around
the world lost faith in the
Democratic way of government.
In response, people turned to an
extreme new form of government
called Fascism
Fascist Beliefs and Policies
Fascism-
A political
movement that
promotes an extreme
form of Nationalism,
a denial of individual
rights, and a
dictatorial one-party
rule
Fascist Beliefs and Policies
Fascists
promised to revive the
economy, punish those responsible
for hard times, and restore national
pride.
Their message attracted many
people that were frustrated and
angered by the peace treaties after
World War I and the Great
Depression.
Fascist Beliefs and Policies
Fascism had no clear
theory
However, most fascists
shared these ideas:
1)Nationalism 2)
Authoritarian
Leadership
3) Uniforms of a
certain color, special
salutes,massive rallies
Fascism v. Communism
In
some ways Fascism was similar
to Communism.
Ruled by dictators, one party rule,
denial of individual rights.
In both, the state was supreme.
Mussolini comes to Power in Italy
Mussolini Comes to Power
Fascism
came to power in Italy due
to the disappointment over the
failure to obtain territory during the
Paris Peace talks of 1919
Rising inflation and unemployment
also contributed to widespread
doubt in the current democratic
government, they wanted a leader
who would take action
The Rise of Mussolini
Mussolini – A newspaper
editor and politician.
Boldly promised to restore Italy’s
economy in addition to
strengthening it’s military
Mussolini gained support because
he was seen as a strong leader
In October 1922, after 30,000
fascists march on Rome, Mussolini
takes control of Govt.
Benito
Mussolini as IL Duce’
Abolished
Democracy.
Outlawed all political parties except
The Fascist.
Secret Police jailed his opponents.
Government censored radio and
newspapers.
Formed relationships between large
industrialists and large landowners
and The Fascist Party-Economy
Control.
Hitler Takes Control in Germany
Adolph
Hitler- a little-known
political leader in the mid- 1920’s.
Ex-WWI soldier who later joined the
National Socialist German Workers’
Party, known as Nazi for short.
Policies of the group supported the
middle and lower class.
Hitler Takes Control in Germany
(cont’d)
Hitler was a great speaker and
organizer, helps him gain power.
In jail Hitler writes, Mein Kampf
(My Struggle) which tells of his
goals for Germany.
Declares lebensraum, or living
space in Germany is needed.
(Racism)
Hitler Takes Control in Germany
(cont’d)
Once
elected by the Nazi party
Hitler rises to Chancellor by 1933.
From that point on Hitler finds ways
to make himself more powerful.
However, during this time Hitler
drops unemployment in the country
from 6% to 1.5%.
Hitler Takes Control in Germany
(cont’d)
Hitler wasn’t just happy as
Chancellor, he becomes the Fuher,
SUPREME LEADER.
His plan is to dictate not only
economic and political life, but ALL
ASPECTS.
First thing he did was begin war
with JEWS. SS leads the way.