1. Fascism

2. Review Define totalitarianism Who is in charge?
What methods are used to maintain control?
Identify 3 key traits of this government (other than the two covered in the previous q’s).

3. Fascism A form of totalitarian government
Promotes extreme form of nationalism and obedience to leader
Belief that nation’s must struggle
Uniforms, salutes, rallies

4. Characteristics of Fascism
Basic principles
Authoritarianism
State more important than the individual
Charismatic leader
Action oriented

5. Characteristics of Fascism
Political
Nationalism
Racism
One-party rule
Supreme leader

6. Characteristics of Fascism
Economic:
Economy controlled by the state

7. Characteristics of Fascism
Cultural
Censorship
Indoctrination
Secret police

8. Characteristics of Fascism
Social
Supported by middle class, industrialists, and military

9. Examples of Fascism Italy Spain Germany
What characteristics of fascism might make it attractive to people during times of crisis such as the depression?

10. The Appeal of Fascism Faith in democracy lost Promised to:
Revive economy
Punish those responsible for hard times
Restore order
Restore national pride

11. Fascism vs. Other Gov’ts
Create 3 Venn diagrams comparing and contrasting fascism with:
Absolutism
Communism
Democracy
*Think about key characteristics (political, economic, cultural, social, etc.)
*Be thorough!