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Understanding Fascist Dictatorships in Italy

Learn about the rise of fascism in Italy, characteristics of totalitarianism, background on Mussolini, and factors leading to dictatorship. Explore key concepts through an engaging voting contest.

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Understanding Fascist Dictatorships in Italy

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  1. Fascist Dictatorships

  2. After this Lesson… • Students should be able to identify the factors that led to the fascist dictatorship that took control in Italy.

  3. Who Would You Vote For? Contestant #1 I am a womanizer, have self-interested policies and unfortunately suffer from ailing health. Contestant #2I have a drinking habit and a defiant tongue or attitude Contestant #3I am a former journalist who Wants to see my country as powerful as it once was.

  4. Who Did You Vote For? Contestant #3 Contestant #2 Contestant #1

  5. What is Fascism?? • Fascism is a form of totalitarian government based on the glorification of the state, staunch nationalism, and a strong, supreme ruler

  6. Characteristics of Totalitarianism • Government establishes complete control of all aspects of the state(political, military, economy, social, cultural) • Highly nationalistic (flags, salutes, rallies, uniforms) • Strict controls and laws • Military state (secret police, army, military) • Censorship (opposing literature and ideas) • Propaganda (media – radio, newspapers, posters) • One leader (dictator); charismatic • Total conformity of people to ideas and leader • Terror and Fear

  7. Background on Benito Mussolini • Came from middle-class, working family • Formerly a journalist with socialist beliefs • Fed up with conditions of Italy

  8. What conditions?? • Italy not given land promised from Treaty of London • Dissatisfaction after WWI • Economic Turmoil

  9. What did the people want?!?! • CHANGE!!!

  10. Mussolini offered “a little something to everyone” • Promised landowners protection of property • Promised employment and benefits to workers • Promised nationalists restoration Italy back to the days of the Roman Empire

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