The Rise of FascismThe Rise of FascismHow do fascists come to

power in Italy & Germany?

Italy After WWI, Italians are upset with PM Orlando Vittorio, thought he

was too weak during Treaty of Versailles, economy also suffering 1920s: Fascism ,which calls for extreme nationalism and loyalty to

leaders is gaining popularity, Fascists win seats in Italian Parliament A former newspaper editor & Italian Fascist named Benito Mussolini

promises to rescue the Italian economy & restore pride to Italy

•Fascists win majority in Parliament, demand King Victor Emmanuel make Mussolini Prime Minister

•Mussolini’s blackshirts march on Rome

•Fearing he may be overthrown the King makes Mussolini, Il Duce (the leader)

•Italian Fascists legally take power

Hitler’s Little Buddy1. What was similar between Adolf Hitler &

Benito Mussolini?2. What two things does Mussolini do in 1919?3. What does Mussolini do in 1935?

Germany

Nazi Adolf Hitler was sent to prison where he writes Mein Kampf (My Struggle)

•Hitler argues Germans are a master race (Aryans) & Slavs, Poles, Gypsies, Jews are inferior

•He writes Germany needs more space (Lebensraum) & must get back land lost after WWI

•After prison, Hitler begins giving speeches blaming the Allies & Weimar Rep. for the depression

•1930: Nazi party starts winning seats in the Parliament (Reichstag)

•As the Nazis become more popular, President Hindenburg names Hitler Chancellor (PM) of Germany

Legally Takes Power! 1920s: Group called National Socialists (Nazis)

unsuccessfully attempt to overthrow the Weimar Rep

•Hitler & Nazis promise to fix the economy & restore pride to Germany by overturning Tr. of Vers.

•Nazis blame Reichstag fire on communists win majority in next election

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