Hitler was able to do what he did in the Holocaust because he had so much power. He had so much power because he was a fascist dictator.
What is Fascism? According to Wikipedia, Fascism is a kind of government. In fascism, the country is considered more important than any one person, group, or liberty. A country under this kind of government is always run by a person called a dictator, who has the right of total control over the government and people[1]. (http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fascism)
Fascism grew out of the experience of WWI. it was opposed to the ideas of the Enlightenment, including natural rights and democracy. Fascism is a totalitarian form of government, that denies people rights.
Today, you will be researching aspects of life in a fascist state.
1. Where did the idea of fascism come from? What is the origin? What does its origin explain about its ideology?
What is Fascism? According to Wikipedia, Fascism is a kind of government. In fascism, the country is considered more important than any one person, group, or liberty. A country under this kind of government is always run by a person called a dictator, who has the right of total control over the government and people[1]. (http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fascism)
Fascism grew out of the experience of WWI. it was opposed to the ideas of the Enlightenment, including natural rights and democracy. Fascism is a totalitarian form of government, that denies people rights.
Today, you will be researching aspects of life in a fascist state.
1. Where did the idea of fascism come from? What is the origin? What does its origin explain about its ideology?
2. How did the state ffect the lives of citizens? you may examine life in Mussolini's Italy, Hitler's Germany, or even Franco in Spain.
Please comment below to answer, giving at least 2 perspectives on how life was for people.
