The Rise of Fascism How do fascists come

The Rise of Fascism How do fascists come to power in Italy & Germany?

Italy n After WWI, Italians are upset with PM Vittorio, thought he was too weak during Treaty of Versailles, economy also suffering n 1920 s: Fascism , which calls for extreme nationalism and loyalty to leaders is gaining popularity n A former newspaper editor & Fascist named Benito Mussolini promises to rescue Italian economy & restore pride to Italy § Fascists win in Parliament, Mussolini’s blackshirts march on Rome demand King Victor Emmanuel make Mussolini PM § King makes Mussolini, Il Duce (the leader) Discuss: Why would Italians vote for fascists &why did King agree to Mussolini?

Germany § 1920 s: National Socialists (Nazis) unsuccessfully attempt to overthrow the Weimar Rep § Nazi leader Adolf Hitler was sent to prison where he writes Mein Kampf (My Struggle) 1. Hitler argues Germans are master race & Slavs, Poles, Gypsies, Jews are inferior 2. Writes Germany needs Lebensraum (living space) & must get back land lost in WWI § 1930: Germany hit hard by depression, Hitler blames Weimar Govt & Allies §Promise to fix the economy & restore pride to Germany by overturning Tr. of Vers. §Nazi party starts winning seats in the Parliament (Reichstag) §As the Nazis become more popular, President Hindenburg names Hitler Chancellor (PM) of Germany §Discuss: What is Hitler’s message after winning the election? http: //www. youtub e. com/watch? v=e 9 f EMMf. Si. U&feature=rela ted

Treaty of Versailles Political Cartoon, 1930 Hitler Party 1. 2. 3. What is the date and era of this cartoon? Describe people, objects, actions in the cartoon. What point is the cartoonist making about the Treaty of Versailles?

Hitler’s New Germany Video/Discussion questions 1. What did the Treaty of Versailles do to Germany? 2. What was Nuremberg Decree? 3. Why do you think Hitler and Nazis were so popular?