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Rise of Dictatorship Fascism and Nazism

ICSE · Class 10 · History & Civics

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Key Topics to Revise

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Introduction to Post-WWI Dictatorships

  • USA's WWI slogan was 'Make the world safe for democracy'
  • After WWI, monarchies were abolished and republics were established
  • Democracy progressed only briefly before dictatorships emerged
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Rise of Fascism in Italy

  • Benito Mussolini established Fascist dictatorship in Italy (1922-1945)
  • National Fascist Party formed in November 1921
  • Blackshirts recruited to suppress strikes and eliminate opposition
3

Causes of Rise of Fascism in Italy

  • Disappointment with Treaty of Versailles - Italy gained less than expected
  • Economic crisis: war losses, debt, unemployment, inflation
  • Weak liberal government unable to control situation
4

Fascist Ideology and Principles

  • Complete opposition to democracy - 'No discussion, only obedience'
  • Support for one party, one leader system
  • State supremacy over individual rights

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