Fascism Rises in Europe By: Lauren Lee, Julia Ryoo

Fascist Beliefs and Policies-1 - emphasized - loyalty to the state - obedience to its leader. - obedience to its leader. - promised for “reviving economy, punishing previous leaders, restoring national pride.” - People were pleased to hear their massage and accepted Fascism.

Fascist Beliefs and Policies-2 - was different from any of the previous governmental systems - No clear theories -> preached ideas that benefited the country - accepted an extreme form of nationalism - nation must struggle in order to be safe and strong

Fascist Beliefs and Policies-3 - similar to communism - Both were ruled by dictators, denied individual rights, and both thought the state was supreme - HOWEVER, fascism thought that each class had its place and function

Mussolini Comes to Power in Italy  disappointment over failure to win large territorial gains  rising inflation  unemployment widespread of fascism

1. feared of a Communist revolution, like in Russia 2. democratic government didn’t help 3. needed a new leader that would take an action to the country’s problems THEN Benito Mussolini came and promised to rescue Italy by developing its economy and its armed forces THEN Benito Mussolini came and promised to rescue Italy by developing its economy and its armed forces - Supported Mussolini -> October 1922, about 30,000 fascists marched on Rome - suggested to King Victor Emmanuel III to put Mussolini in charge of the government.

Mussolini, Il Duce - Mussolini is legally in power - Il Duce = the leader - 100% abolished democracy - only allow the publications about Fascist doctrines - He tried to control the economy by allying Fascists with the industrialists and large landowners. - - gained as much power as Stalin or Hitler Under Mussolini, Italy became a model for Fascists.