1. 3/17/2015 I/O – Examine the critical facets of Fascism as a political ideology. I/O – Examine the critical facets of Fascism as a political ideology. Key Question: What are the similarities of Fascism, and Totalitarian Communism under Stain? Key Question: What are the similarities of Fascism, and Totalitarian Communism under Stain? CCS: 2;5 CCS: 2;5 Homework: Extra Credit: Burnt by the Sun analysis. Homework: Extra Credit: Burnt by the Sun analysis.

2. Global: 3/18/2015 I/O – Introduce the Primary Characteristics of Fascism: New Document: “Will to Power” I/O – Introduce the Primary Characteristics of Fascism: New Document: “Will to Power” Key Question: Write about a time that you struggled with a task. What “forces” made it difficult? How did you deal with the struggle? What was the result? Key Question: Write about a time that you struggled with a task. What “forces” made it difficult? How did you deal with the struggle? What was the result? Key Terms: Fascism; Will to Power Key Terms: Fascism; Will to Power Homework #1: Document analysis: Due Monday – Writing Lab session today or tomorrow = 10% bonus on the Homework. Homework #1: Document analysis: Due Monday – Writing Lab session today or tomorrow = 10% bonus on the Homework. Extra Credit: for Thursday!!! “Burnt by the Sun” analysis. Extra Credit: for Thursday!!! “Burnt by the Sun” analysis.

3. God is Dead Impact?Proof? What’s Next? Questions?

4. Rise of Fascism In Italy, after WWI (1918) ended, demand for goods declined In Italy, after WWI (1918) ended, demand for goods declined Italian veterans were unable to find jobs & were disillusioned Italian veterans were unable to find jobs & were disillusioned Italy had lost 600,000 troops in WWI, but received little territory that had been promised Italy had lost 600,000 troops in WWI, but received little territory that had been promised Great social unrest in Italy 1918- 1922, land seizures by peasants & huge labor strikes Great social unrest in Italy 1918- 1922, land seizures by peasants & huge labor strikes Map of Italy

5. Rise of Benito Mussolini (b.1883-1945) Was a WWI vet angry w/ Italy ’ s poor condition. Was a WWI vet angry w/ Italy ’ s poor condition. He became a leader of a new political movement called Fascism. He became a leader of a new political movement called Fascism. Mussolini created a Fascist gang called the Black Shirts which sought to take control over Italy Mussolini created a Fascist gang called the Black Shirts which sought to take control over Italy

6. Conditions for Fascism in Italy: 1. Poor Italian economy 1918-1922 1. Poor Italian economy 1918-1922 2. Fear of Communism in Italy – many wealthy land & factory owners feared a Bolshevik takeover 2. Fear of Communism in Italy – many wealthy land & factory owners feared a Bolshevik takeover 3. Italy not honored in Treaty of Versailles w/ land 3. Italy not honored in Treaty of Versailles w/ land 4. Italian vet ’ s feel service was for nothing 4. Italian vet ’ s feel service was for nothing

7. Fascists supported…. The middle & upper classes The middle & upper classes Dictatorship & authority using militancy Dictatorship & authority using militancy Protection of private property Protection of private property Use of violence, intimidation, & WAR Use of violence, intimidation, & WAR Extreme nationalism – Italian nation is strongest Extreme nationalism – Italian nation is strongest Imperial expansion, conquer the weaker Imperial expansion, conquer the weaker Benito Mussolini

8. The Rise of Fascism Fascists were… Fascists were… Anti-Democratic Anti-Democratic Anti-Parliamentary Anti-Parliamentary Anti-Semitic Anti-Semitic Anti-Liberal Anti-Liberal Anti-Communist (Bolshevik) Anti-Communist (Bolshevik)

9. Mussolini Quotes “ Democracy is beautiful in theory; in practice it is a fallacy. ” “ Democracy is beautiful in theory; in practice it is a fallacy. ” “ The truth is that men are tired of liberty. ” “ The truth is that men are tired of liberty. ”

10. Fascists opposed…. Symbolism is critical in a Totalitarian Regime Symbolism is critical in a Totalitarian Regime Notice the power of the symbol to the Right Notice the power of the symbol to the Right Fascism means bundle of sticks wrapped around and AX, symbol of Authority from Roman times

11. March on Rome – October 1922 March on Rome (October, 1922): Mussolini & Black Shirts march on Rome in show of force March on Rome (October, 1922): Mussolini & Black Shirts march on Rome in show of force Italian King, Emanuel did nothing to stop Mussolini & Blackshirts Italian King, Emanuel did nothing to stop Mussolini & Blackshirts Mussolini was recognized as legitimate leader of Italy by 1922 Mussolini was recognized as legitimate leader of Italy by 1922 Black Shirts in Mussolini ’ s gang march on Rome 1922

12. Rise of Fascism

13. Mussolini, The Duce (leader) October 29, 1922, Mussolini to become PM of Italy October 29, 1922, Mussolini to become PM of Italy BM becomes dictator in Nov. 1922. BM becomes dictator in Nov. 1922. End of democracy End of democracy This is done legally! This is done legally! 1 party dictatorship 1 party dictatorship

14. Propaganda & Censorship Mussolini shutdown Newspapers, political opponents were killed or jailed, & labor unions silenced Mussolini shutdown Newspapers, political opponents were killed or jailed, & labor unions silenced Propaganda used through the media Propaganda used through the media Radio Radio Newsreel Newsreel newspapers newspapers How is this propaganda?

15. Fascist Propaganda in Italy

16. Rise of Fascism Mussolini ’ s Goals: Mussolini ’ s Goals: Reclaim glory of Roman Empire Reclaim glory of Roman Empire Invades Ethiopia in 1935 Invades Ethiopia in 1935 Allies w/ Hitler & Germany & Japan Allies w/ Hitler & Germany & Japan Anti communist pact Anti communist pact Axis Power in WWII Axis Power in WWII

18. The Lateran Treaty

19. The Fascist Family The Fascists encouraged the development of large families.

20. Emphasis on Physical Fitness

21. Gli Ebrei in Italia (1937) Provided the intellectual premise for the 1938 racial laws. Provided the intellectual premise for the 1938 racial laws. Attacked Jews for: Attacked Jews for:  Their alleged Zionist sympathies.  Their championing of degenerate avante-garde cultural expressions.  For their doubtful loyalty to the Fascist regime and its imperial claims.

22. Mussolini Was Hitler’s Role Model

23. Quiz #1: Italian Fascism Fascism What conditions in Italy helped to promote Fascism? What are Fascists against? How does Mussolini Gain Power? How is fascism different from Communism?

24. The Rise of Nazism Homework # 5 – Analysis of the 25 Points and selections from Mein Kamph – Copy... Homework # 5 – Analysis of the 25 Points and selections from Mein Kamph – Copy... For the 25 Points: For the 25 Points: Give three examples of Hitler expressing a desire for German “Self-Determination” Give three examples of Hitler expressing a desire for German “Self-Determination” Give three examples of Hitler’s desire to a have the state control critical aspects of German Life. Give three examples of Hitler’s desire to a have the state control critical aspects of German Life. Mein Kampf selection: Mein Kampf selection: What has the Aryan Race accomplished? What has the Aryan Race accomplished? Give Two examples of Hitler’s assessment of the Jews. Give Two examples of Hitler’s assessment of the Jews.