1. Fascism Rises in Europe

2. Modern “Isms” Communism Political policies are based on ________________________ Economic policies are centralized by the government. _________________________ All industry owned and operated by one-party ____________ Aim is to create class-less society

3. What is Fascism? A militant political movement emphasizing Other Characteristics: Extreme Nationalism under an authoritarian ruler, one party rule, denial of Individual rights, no democracy, the state is supreme. Focus is placed on:

4. How is Fascism different from Communism? Fascism Does not seek a classless society – Has social classes & believes each class serves a purpose Communism Seeks economic equality Class-less society Similarities: Ruled by Dictators

5. Fascism in Italy Situation in Italy after WWI: - -Rising inflation, unemployment on the rise, social unrest -Many feel the government is unable to deal effectively with the nation’s issues. FASCES: Roman symbol of authority carried by the Emperor and handed off when power was transferred

6. Benito Mussolini Newspaper editor/aspiring politician Promises to repair Italy’s _______________________________ __ – bring Italy back to its glory during the Roman Empire Still a mess since unification in 1871 He made the trains in Italy run on time! Mussolini creates the Fascist Party in 1919 (Fascio=strength through unity) __________________ Speaker

7. Mussolini publicly criticizes the _________________________ and gains a following. Upper & middle classes feared ________________________., so they supported Mussolini. He creates the Black Shirts, a group of Fascist bullies who battle communists and socialists in the streets. His Black Shirts are used for:

8. October 22, 1922: ________________ Italian Fascists march on Rome. They demand that Mussolini be put in charge of the government. Mussolini has gained power “legally” by the use of violence, aggression and threatening policies.

9. Mussolini as “Il Duce” _________________________ Outlaws political parties ________________________ ______________ of the media Outlaws strikes Major Threat: Communism Il Duce