Fascism, Nazism, and the Rise of Dictators

What is the main ideology behind fascism?

• Totalitarian control and extreme nationalism

• Economic equality and social justice

• Decentralization of power and libertarianism

• International cooperation and peace

What does the term "lebensraum" mean, as used by the Nazis?

• The master race

• Living space

• Final solution

• New order

What was the primary goal expressed in "Mein Kampf"?

• To establish a democratic government in Germany

• To promote peace with neighboring countries

• To outline the need for lebensraum for the German people

• To advocate for the rights of workers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of fascism?

• Dictatorship and authoritarianism

• Strong emphasis on socialism and wealth redistribution

• Nationalism and racial superiority

• Militarism and expansionism

Which of the following best describes the relationship between fascism and the economy?

• Fascism promotes a purely free market economy without state intervention.

• Fascism involves significant state control over the economy but is not strictly socialist.

• Fascism advocates for complete state ownership of all economic resources.

• Fascism encourages economic liberalism and minimal government oversight.

One of the new political parties to rise during the political and economic chaos in Germany after World War I was the National Socialist German Workers' Party, also known as the ____________ .

• Socialist Party

• Nazi Party

• Fascist Party

• Bolshevik Party

What is the best definition of Fascism?

• An extreme form of nationalistic militarism

• An ideology that guaranteed basic rights for all citizens

• An ideology that got rid of social classes

After World War I, the rise of Benito Mussolini in Italy and the rise of Adolf

Hitler in Germany are most closely associated with

• the development of fascism

• the desire for containment

• an emphasis on democratic traditions

• a return to conservative religious practices