Fascism

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Fascism Mussolini
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Fascism Defined
An extreme form of nationalism that favors an
all-powerful government. Fascist states almost
always have totalitarian governments run by
dictators.
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Totalitarianism Defined
The idea that a dictator should control all
aspects of citizens lives. Under
totalitarianism, people are allowed few freedoms.
Books, radio, film, art, and schools are used to
promote the governments ideas.
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Communism Versus Fascism
Communism Government tries to create a society
without class distinctions or private wealth.
Fascism Government supports idea of private
property and class structure. Focuses on making
nation powerful on an international scale.
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Government Terms Review

• Can you tell these terms apart?
• Totalitarianism
• Dictatorship
• Fascism
• Autocracy
• Communism
• Socialism
• Democracy
• Republic

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Problems in Italy

• Italy wasnt happy with Peace of Paris
• Economy bad
• No work for many
• Workers went on strike
• Peasants revolted
• Value of lira declined (inflation)
• Price of food went up

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Benito Mussolini (1883-1945)
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Mussolini Comes to Power

• Formed Fascist part in Italy in 1919
• Supported the striking workers in 1920
• In 1921, made many promises
• Would protect wealthy
• Jobs and benefits for all workers
• Would make Italy glorious again
• In 1922, Mussolini gained control
• Blackshirts used violence to intimidate
• Fascists Marched on Rome
• King made Mussolini prime minister

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Mussolini Addressing the Italian People
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Mussolinis New Government

• In 1924, Fascists overtook the parliament
• Mussolini now reorganized the government
• Created a corporate state
• Corporate State Workers and employers work
  together in syndicates (one for each industry) to
  set economic policies for the nation.

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Mussolinis Effect on Italy

• Most Italians supported Mussolini
• Called Mussolini IL Duce (the Leader)
• Blackshirts suppressed critics
• Built up armed forces
• Solved unemployment
• Inspired patriotism
• Made the trains run on time?
• Made peace with the Catholic Church
• Lateran Accords1929

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Mussolini Propaganda
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Mussolini Inspects the Italian Army
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Mussolini and Hitler
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Fascism in Spain
Francisco Franco
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Republican Propaganda
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Republican Propaganda
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Soviet Tank In Spain
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Communist Propaganda
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Communist Propaganda
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Picassco Guerncia , 1937
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Picasso, Guernica
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Guernica