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What?
• A system of government marked by centralization of authority under a dictator, stringent socioeconomic controls, suppression of the opposition through terror and censorship, and typically a policy of belligerent nationalism and racism.


Historical Significance
• Hitler was a leader of a Fascist Government before and during WW2; the Fascist Government took away many rights and freedom of citizens, as the government has complete control over everything.
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Mussolini was a leader of a fascist state in Italy after 1922
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   PEOPLE & EVENTS > TURN OF THE CENTURY > Fascism > REVIEW QUESTIONS

  1. Fascism was first established in which country?
    1. Italy
    2. China
    3. Australia
    4. South Africa



  2. Fascism was apparent in Germany during….?
    1. WW1
    2. WW2
    3. 1960s
    4. 1970s



  3. Fascism is furthest to ………..in the political spectrum
    1. Socialism
    2. Communism
    3. Liberal
    4. none of the above



  4. A Fascist government believes that…

    1. money from the rich should be given to the poor
    2. the government and its laws above people's rights
    3. everyone has a right to voice their opinion
    4. a and b




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