Module 13, Lesson 3 (Fascism)

How were Fascists different from Communists?

• Fascists were nationalists

• Fascists sought a classless society.

• Fascists followed democratic principles.

• Fascists wanted the government to be ruled by a dictator.

_______________was a system ruled by dictators who believed that each class had its place and function in society. (fill in the blank)

• nationalism

• communism

• democracy

• fascism

Which of the following beliefs did Hitler share with the new political party he joined in 1919?

• Germans should embrace communism.

• Germans should be tolerant of all races.

• Germany should overturn the Treaty of Versailles.

• Germany should avoid forming alliances with other nations.

German political party that believed in overturning the Treaty of Versailles...

• Aryans

• Nazis

• Democrats

• Communists

Which of the following did the Nazis do to fix the German economy?

(Select the two correct answers.)

• They allowed strikes.

• They legalized labor unions.

• They reduced unemployment.

• They gave government authority over business.

Which of the following was true of the Schutzstaffel (SS)?

• It was loyal only to Hitler.

• It was the Nazi secret police.

• It took command of the economy.

• It was responsible for burning books.

Which of the following was the only democracy remaining in eastern Europe by 1935?

• Albania

• Bulgaria

• Czechoslovakia

• Italy

This nation was able to maintain a democratic government while others did not...

• Britain (The U.K.)

• Germany

• Russia

• Romania

A system of government with complete control over its citizens; all opposition to government is suppressed

• Monarchy

• Totalitarianism

• Democracy

• Communism

How were the United States and Germany different during the Great Depression?

• Unemployment was only in Germany

• Germany turned into a dictatorship, the U.S. remained a democracy

• Germany had public services, U.S. did not

• Immigration increased in Germany, not the U.S.