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Italian Fascism Ms. Susan M. Pojer & Ms. Lisa Christy & Ms. Johnson HGHS HHHS

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Italian Fascism. Ms. Susan M. Pojer & Ms. Lisa Christy & Ms. Johnson HGHS HHHS. Fascism. Glorifies the state above the individual Emphasizes the need for a strong central government led by a dictator. The Characteristics of Fascism. Characteristics of Fascism. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Page 1: Italian Fascism

Italian

Fascism

Italian

FascismMs. Susan M. Pojer & Ms. Lisa Christy &

Ms. Johnson HGHS HHHS

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Fascism

• Glorifies the state above the individual

• Emphasizes the need for a strong central government led by a dictator

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TheCharacteristics

of Fascism

TheCharacteristics

of Fascism

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1. Subordination to the stateComplete obedience to the

government

Characteristics of Fascism

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2. Cult of state worship

Extreme Nationalism

Characteristics of Fascism

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3. Myth of Rebirth Rise of nation from former shame/defeat

Characteristics of Fascism

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4. Militarism Strong military = strong country

Glamorized

Characteristics of Fascism

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5. Sexism Severely restricted women’s roles

outside the home

Characteristics of Fascism

“Fascism is the worst enemy of women!”“Everything for the struggle against Fascism!”

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6. Identification of enemies Need to eliminate perceived threats

Communists, Liberals, Socialists,

Capitalists, Ethnic/Religious minorities

Characteristics of Fascism

“The scum of the earth, I believe”“The bloody assassin of the workers, I presume”

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•7. Religion & Gov’t work togetherGov’t uses most common religion

as a tool to manipulate public opinion.

Characteristics of Fascism

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Characteristics of Fascism8. Dislike for the Arts &

IntellectualsOpen hostility toward higher education

Free expression attacked

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9. Fake election Complete sham/manipulation

Characteristics of Fascism

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10. Controlled Mass Media

Directly or indirectly

Censorship

Characteristics of Fascism