Fascism EQ: How did fascism in Europe contribute
to WWII?
Definition
• A political movement that promotes:– An extreme form of nationalism– Denial of individual rights– Dictatorial one-party rule
Characteristics
• STATE IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE INDIVIDUAL
• Cultural – censorship, indoctrination, • Economic – controlled by state • Political –Racist, one-party rule, • Social – supported by middle class,
military
Examples
• Mussolini – Italy• Hitler – Germany• Hirohito - Japan
Non - Examples
• France• Britain• United States• USSR – Communism is NOT fascism– Communism has no classes – fascism
does– Communism is international
Pictures of Fascism
• How do each of the following pictures demonstrate fascism?
Picture #1
Picture #2
Picture #3
Picture #4
Causes of Fascism?
• 1. Why was Germany upset after WWI?• 2. What did many European countries want
during the Great Depression?• 3. Why would some European countries, like
Germany, want a fascist government after World War I?
Benito Mussolini• Italy – disappointed to not
gain land after WWI
• Economic conditions worsened
• Started the Fascist Party
• 30,000 Fascists marched on Rome and demanded Mussolini to take power
Adolf Hitler• Idea: Germany should
overthrow the Treaty of Versailles
• Nationalist Socialist German Workers’ Party (NAZI)
• Der Fuhrer – tried to seize power• Jailed – wrote Mein Kampf
• Beliefs: “Aryan Race” and more land
Hitler
• German economy collapsed
• Made chancellor
• Fire destroyed Parliament building – they blamed the Communists
Hitler’s Speech
• Watch his passion while he speaks. • Could he convince people that they need a
strong leader?• Could he convince people that he knows and
understands their problems?
Hirohito
• Great Depression – blamed democratic government
• Emperor Hirohito – in control of the govt.
• Nationalism made them want to expand
• Attacked Manchuria
Choice Assignment
• Be an app designer. Come up with 4 pics &1 Word for fascism. You may not use the pictures from class today. Tap your own creativity.
• Create 4 headlines for fascism. The headlines must contain information about fascism (not simply silly headlines). The headlines cannot be facts.