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Fascism
OriginsBenito Mussolini created the
ideology Origin is from ancient
techniques or rulingFascismo means “bundle” or
group Refers to a bundle of sticks tied
to a single axe Used by Ancient Romans
Symbolism is that one handle could be easily broken, many would strengthen it
Strength in unity
Mussolini’s InfluencesPlato’s Republic
Ancient Greece, Philosopher Kings
Julius Caesar: warrior, wise man, Roman
Machiavelli's The Prince People are self-centered,
unable to govern themselvesFriedrich Nietzsche
ubermensch (superman) theory, anti-god
IdeologyOpposite of democracy,
extreme rightNo individual or
capitalismDistinct social classesState believes in war,
natural selection, survival of the fittest
Imperialistic and militaristic
Authoritarian ruleViolence is used to deal
with resistance
How Would it Take Power?Leaders would prey on a
nation in crisisAnswer to Communism and
DemocracyWere not working after
WWIPromise to return country to
its gloryRestore economy, jobs,
powerEverything they do is for the
good of the stateThey would idealize their
pastProgress through conquering
In and out of country
WarMussolini: waged
war for the sake of itTrue fascismTook Ethiopia and
Greek IslandsHitler: had a purpose
Not necessaryTook back “German”
landRe-unite German
people
Life in a Fascist StateRejection of
happinessWomen were to
make babies (new soldiers)
Youth moulded into soldiers
1 ethnic group made important
1 ethnic group to be a target
Life in a Fascist StateMany rallies,
parades, posters to promote the state
Reject religion or use it to their advantage
Censorship: no media can criticizeBurn booksNo freedom of
thought
Fascist States
Italy – Benito Mussolini
Germany – Adolph Hitler
Nazism
Romania - Corneliu Zelea Codreanu
Iron Guard
Spain - Jose Antonio Primo De Rivera
Falangism
Japan - Fumimaro Konoe
Imperial Rule Assistance Association
Short span of popularity (1918-1945)People started to grow tired of it and realized
how damaging it wasWWII – Allies defeated three largest Fascist
countriesFascists gave us distinct villains to hate
Unlike WWISmall pockets today (skin heads, neo Nazis,
segregation)
Downfall
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