C 9 S 2 Rise of Dictatorial Regimes

C 9 S 2: Rise of Dictatorial Regimes • Section Preview: – By 1939, many European countries had adopted dictatorial regimes that aimed to control every aspect of their citizens’ lives for state goals. • Why would their citizens allow this? ? ?

C 9 S 2: Rise of Dictatorial Regimes • Define: – Totalitarian state – Fascism – New Economic Policy (NEP) – Politburo – Five-Year Plans – Collectivization

C 9 S 2: Rise of Dictatorial Regimes • The Rise of Dictators – By 1939 only two European states remained democratic – France and Great Britain – Other nations had dictators – Dictatorships are totalitarian states • Used mass propaganda • New technology • Made their people do what the leaders wanted

C 9 S 2: Rise of Dictatorial Regimes • Fascism in Italy – Late 1920’s – Benito Mussolini came to power in Italy • Created fascism from his political group Fascio di Combattimento (League of Combat)

C 9 S 2: Rise of Dictatorial Regimes • Rise of Fascism – 1920 – 1921: Mussolini’s black-shirted fascists used force to stop socialists and strikers – Wealthy landowners and industrialists supported Mussolini – Mussolini and his followers eventually demanded power from King Victor Emmanuel III

C 9 S 2: Rise of Dictatorial Regimes • Rise of Fascism – 1926: Fascists outlawed all other political parties – Established secret police called OVRA – Mussolini became Il Duce (The Leader)

C 9 S 2: Rise of Dictatorial Regimes • The Fascist State – Fascists took control of mass media • Used them to make society all one – Created organizations like youth groups

C 9 S 2: Rise of Dictatorial Regimes • Dictator Pamphlet Assignment – Choose a dictator from chapter 9 – Create an informative pamphlet that includes: • • Name, years in power (10 pts. ) A picture (drawn or printed) (10 pts. ) Country ruled, with a map of the country (10 pts. ) Description of their rise to power (20 pts. ) Problems the country was facing (20 pts. ) Methods used to keep control (20 pts. ) Polish (10 pts. )