PPT-The Rise of Fascism and Totalitarianism

Stalins Soviet Union Mussolinis Italy Fascism in Spain Totalitarianism in Japan Fascist Germany Hitler and The Master Race Persecution of the Jewish people and Minorities Living Space. Section Preview:. By 1939, many European countries had adopted dictatorial regimes that aimed to control every aspect of their citizens’ lives for state goals.. Why would their citizens allow this???. Fascism. A political movement. Emphasized loyalty to the state and obedience to the leader. Promised to revive the economy, punish those responsible for hard times and restore the national pride. Does not have a clear program (like communism). AP World History. Fascism – Democracy Denied. World War I causes Europeans to distrust democracy. Communism. Fascism. Communism and fascism struggle for control over many European countries. European countries, especially Germany, are desperate for relief of many ills. . Italy and Germany. Key Questions. 1. a. What was the goal of fascist leaders such as Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini?. b. What actions did they take to accomplish their goals?. 2. How did fascist leaders such as Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini affect the people of their country?. World History - LHS. Fascism. Characteristics. Political philosophy that raises nationalism (& often race) above the individual. Government is centralized. Government headed by a dictator. Strict organization of the economy, society. 1920-1940. Totalitarianism v. Absolutism. Totalitarianism. People expected to participate in government. Technology. Wiretap, coordination , propaganda, mobility. Censorship. Indoctrination. Terror. Either fascist or communist. Stalin’s Soviet Union. Mussolini’s Italy. Fascism in Spain. Totalitarianism in Japan. Fascist Germany. Hitler and The “Master Race”. Persecution of the Jewish people and Minorities. Living Space. Do Now: What are some of the struggles that people faced in rebuilding their lives at the end of World War I?. People clearing up rubble after WWI.. Unit Essential Question: What . political and economic challenges did the Western world face in the 1920s and the 1930s, and how did various countries react to these challenges? . Italy, Germany, USSR. Characteristics of Totalitarianism. Authoritarian Dictator who has Total control of the state. Unquestioning obedience to one leader. Widespread use of propaganda and manipulation. Italy 1870-1933 – Rise of Mussolini. Pgs. 82-97. Pre ww1 Italian Rule. Italy had only become a unified state in 1861, with the Papal States joining in 1870.. The period of 1870 – 1923 was known as “Liberal Italy”. There were many weaknesses that undermined its ability to govern properly. . in Germany . Key Events. Why did Germany turn to Totalitarian rule during the 1920s and 1930s and what happened when Hitler . and the Nazis came . to power? .  . Step 1: . (in small groups) . Look through the 11 slides you are given. Great Depression lead to the rise of Fascism. Enduring Understandings. International conflict often leads to domestic changes..  . Twentieth . Century economic depression was global in scope and helped to fuel worldwide tensions.. Authoritarian States (P2) – Mussolini . How did the political and economic conditions in Italy before 1914 contribute to the emergence of an authoritarian regime? . Italy was the first state anywhere in the world in which a Fascist Party developed, and the first to have a fascist dictator, . Hitler’s Rise to Power. Fascism. Early Life . WWI Service. Weimar Republic. Mein . Kampf. Rise to Power. Demagoguery . A society of racism. Fascism . Fascism: An authoritarian and nationalistic right-wing system of government and social organization..