Fascism Rises in Europe Modern Isms Communism Political

Fascism Rises in Europe

Modern “Isms” Communism Political policies are based on ____________ Economic policies are centralized by the government. _____________ All industry owned and operated by one-party ______ Aim is to create class-less society

What is Fascism? A militant political movement emphasizing Other Characteristics: Extreme Nationalism under an authoritarian ruler, one party rule, denial of Individual rights, no democracy, the state is supreme. Focus is placed on:

How is Fascism different from Communism? Similarities: Ruled by Dictators Fascism Communism Does not seek a classless society – Has social classes & believes each class serves a purpose Seeks economic equality Class-less society

Fascism in Italy Situation in Italy after WWI: - -Rising inflation, unemployment on the rise, social unrest -Many feel the government is unable to deal effectively with the nation’s issues. FASCES: Roman symbol of authority carried by the Emperor and handed off when power was transferred

Benito Mussolini Newspaper editor/aspiring politician Promises to repair Italy’s ________________ __ – bring Italy back to its glory during the Roman Empire Still a mess since unification in 1871 He made the trains in Italy run on time! Mussolini creates the Fascist Party in 1919 (Fascio=strength through unity) _________ Speaker

Mussolini publicly criticizes the _____________ and gains a following. Upper & middle classes feared ____________. , so they supported Mussolini. He creates the Black Shirts, a group of Fascist bullies who battle communists and socialists in the streets. His Black Shirts are used for:

October 22, 1922: ________ Italian Fascists march on Rome. They demand that Mussolini be put in charge of the government. Mussolini has gained power “legally” by the use of violence, aggression and threatening policies.

Mussolini as “Il Duce” _____________ Outlaws political parties ____________ of the media Outlaws strikes Major Threat: Communism Il Duce