Rise of Dictatorship Fascism and Nazism
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See them allWhat does the term 'Fascism' mean and what is its origin?
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Fascism is derived from the Italian word 'fasces' meaning 'a bundle of rods.' Ancient Roman officials carried bundles of rods with an axe in the middle. The axe symbolized state authority and the bund…
List the main causes that led to the rise of Fascism in Italy after World War I.
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1. Discontentment after Treaty of Versailles - Italy didn't get promised territories 2. Economic crisis - unemployment, inflation, industrial decline 3. Weak government - unable to control unrest 4. S…
Who was Benito Mussolini and how did he come to power in Italy?
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Benito Mussolini was the leader of the National Fascist Party formed in November 1921. He organized thousands of 'Blackshirts' to break strikes and eliminate opposition. In October 1922, he organized …
What were the main principles or ideology of Fascism?
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1. Anti-democratic - opposed to majority rule, favored strong leader 2. One party, one leader system with no opposition 3. Leader above law with absolute authority 4. State above individual - people e…
Why did the Treaty of Versailles contribute to the rise of Nazism in Germany?
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The Treaty of Versailles was harsh and humiliating for Germany. Germany lost 13% of its territories, 75% of iron, 26% of coal, and all overseas colonies. It was forced to pay £6 billion in war compens…
What was the Weimar Republic and why did it fail?
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The Weimar Republic was the democratic government established in Germany in 1919 after Kaiser William II fled. It had a constitution introduced on August 10, 1919. It failed because: it was associated…
How did Adolf Hitler rise to power in Germany?
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Hitler's Nazi Party became the largest party in July 1932 elections. On January 30, 1933, President Hindenburg appointed Hitler as Chancellor after pressure from right-wing parties, bankers, and indus…
What were the main causes that led to Hitler's rise to power?
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1. Humiliating Treaty of Versailles created resentment 2. Economic crisis and Great Depression of 1929 3. Fear of Communist spread after Russian Revolution 4. Germans had no faith in democratic princi…
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