1. Fascism Rises in Europe
Chapter 31: Years of Crisis, 1919 – 1939

2. Democracies in Jeopardy
Many democracies remained strong despite the economic crisis caused by the Great Depression
However millions of people lost faith in democratic government

3. Fascist Beliefs and Policies
Fascism – a militant political movement that emphasized loyalty to the state and obedience to its leader
Fascist promised to revive the economy, punish those responsible for hard times, and restore national pride
The message attracted those who felt frustrated and angered by the peace treaty that followed WWI

4. Most Fascist Shared Several Ideas:
Preached an extreme form of nationalism – or loyalty to one’s country
Fascists believed that nations must struggle – peaceful states were doomed to be conquered
They pledged loyalty to an authoritarian leader who guided the state
Fascists wore uniforms of a certain color, used special salutes, and held mass rallies

5. Similarities of: Fascism and Communism
Ruled by a dictator who allowed only their political part
Denied individual rights
State was supreme

6. Differences between Fascism and Communism
Fascists did not seek a classless society like communism
Fascists believed each class had its place and function
Communism claimed to be a dictatorship of the working class
Fascist parties were made up of aristocrats and industrialists

7. Mussolini Comes to Power in Italy
Fascism’s rise in Italy was fueled by bitter disappointment over the failure to win large territorial gains at the Paris Peace Conference
Rising inflation and unemployment also contributed to widespread social unrest

8. Mussolini
Benito Mussolini – a newspaper editor and politician who boldly promised to rescue Italy by reviving its economy and rebuilding its armed forces

10. Mussolini in Italy Mussolini vowed to give Italy strong leadership
Mussolini founded the Fascist party in 1919
Mussolini publicly criticized Italy’s government

11. Mussolini Takes Control of Italy
In October ,000 Fascists marched on Rome – They demanded that Mussolini was put in charge of the government – which was allowed
Mussolini took power and became known as Il Duce – or the leader

12. Il Duce

13. Mussolini’s Rule
Mussolini abolished democracy and outlaws all political parties except Fascism
Secret police jailed his opponents
Government censors forced radio stations and publications to broadcast or publish only Fascist doctrines
Mussolini outlawed strikes

14. Model for Fascism
Under Mussolini Italy became the model for Fascists in other countries
Mussolini never gained total power like Stalin or Hitler

15. Hitler Takes Control in Germany
Adolf Hitler – was a little known political leader in the 1920s whose early life had been marked by disappointment
Hitler fought in WWI to defend Germany and crush his opponents

16. Nazism
At the end of WWI Hitler joined a right wing political group called National Socialist German Workers Party (Nazi) – who believed that Germany had to over-turn the Treaty of Versailles and combat communism
Nazism – The German brand of Fascism supported by people in the middle and lower middle classes

17. Mein Kampf
Hitler’s success led him to be chosen der Fuhrer – or leader of the Nazi party
While in Jail – Hitler wrote Mein Kampf (my Struggle) – which set forth his beliefs and goals for Germany- it became his blueprint for the Nazis

18. ‘Master Race’
Hitler declared blond hair and blue eyed Germans to be the ‘Master Race’
He declared non-Aryans races such as Jews, Slavs, and Gypsies as inferior or subhuman

19. Great Depression in Germany
Most Germans ignored Hitler and his angry message until the Great Depression – when Germany’s economy collapsed
30% of Germany’s population was unemployed in 1932 – Civil unrest broke out – Germans turned to Hitler hoping for security and firm leadership

20. Hitler Comes to Power in Germany
Nazi’s became the largest political party in 1932
Hitler came to power legally when he was declared chancellor in 1933 – he quickly took measures took measures to strengthen his position

21. Totalitarian Rule
Hitler used his power to turn Germany into a totalitarian state
He banned all political parties and had opponents arrested
An elite black – uniformed unit called the SS was created – it was loyal only to Hitler

22. Gestapo in Germany
In 1934 the SS murdered and arrested hundreds of Hitler’s opponents – this brutal action and the terror applied by the Gestapo (Nazi Secret Police) shocked most Germans into total obedience
The Nazis quickly took command of the economy

23. Gestapo

24. Hitler and the Jews
Hatred of Jews or anti-Semitism was a key part of Nazi ideology
The Nazis used Jews as the scapegoat for all Germany’s troubles since the war
This led to a wave of anti-Semitism throughout Germany