FascismFascism

ReviewReview

Define totalitarianismDefine totalitarianism Who is in charge?Who is in charge?

What methods are used to maintain control?What methods are used to maintain control?

Identify 3 key traits of this government (other Identify 3 key traits of this government (other than the two covered in the previous q’s).than the two covered in the previous q’s).

FascismFascism

A form of totalitarian governmentA form of totalitarian government Promotes extreme form of nationalism Promotes extreme form of nationalism

and obedience to leaderand obedience to leader

Belief that nation’s must struggleBelief that nation’s must struggle Uniforms, salutes, ralliesUniforms, salutes, rallies

Characteristics of Characteristics of FascismFascism

Basic principlesBasic principles AuthoritarianismAuthoritarianism State more important than the individualState more important than the individual Charismatic leaderCharismatic leader Action orientedAction oriented

Characteristics of Characteristics of FascismFascism

PoliticalPolitical NationalismNationalism RacismRacism One-party ruleOne-party rule Supreme leaderSupreme leader

Characteristics of Characteristics of FascismFascism

Economic:Economic: Economy controlled by the stateEconomy controlled by the state

Characteristics of Characteristics of FascismFascism

CulturalCultural CensorshipCensorship IndoctrinationIndoctrination Secret policeSecret police

Characteristics of FascismCharacteristics of Fascism

SocialSocial Supported by middle class, industrialists, Supported by middle class, industrialists,

and militaryand military

Examples of FascismExamples of Fascism

ItalyItaly SpainSpain GermanyGermany

What characteristics of fascism might What characteristics of fascism might make it attractive to people during times make it attractive to people during times of crisis such as the depression?of crisis such as the depression?

The Appeal of FascismThe Appeal of Fascism

Faith in democracy lostFaith in democracy lost Promised to:Promised to:

Revive economyRevive economy Punish those responsible for hard timesPunish those responsible for hard times Restore orderRestore order Restore national prideRestore national pride

Fascism vs. Other Gov’tsFascism vs. Other Gov’ts

Create 3 Venn diagrams comparing and Create 3 Venn diagrams comparing and contrasting fascism with:contrasting fascism with: AbsolutismAbsolutism CommunismCommunism DemocracyDemocracy

*Think about key characteristics (political, *Think about key characteristics (political, economic, cultural, social, etc.)economic, cultural, social, etc.)

*Be thorough!*Be thorough!