The Rise of Fascism

Fascism in Europe during the 1920's and the 1930's is best described as a

• demonstration of laissez-faire capitalism that promoted free enterprise

• form of totalitarianism that glorified the state above the individual

• type of economic system that stressed a classless society

• set of humanist ideas that emphasized the dignity and worth of the individual

The harsh conditions imposed by the Treaty of Versailles after World War I helped lay the foundation for the

• rise of fascism in Germany

• uprisings during the French Revolution

• division of Korea along the 38th parallel

• Bolshevik Revolution in Russia

Which is the most valid conclusion to be drawn from a study of the rise of power of the Nazi Party in Germany in the 1930s?

• Peace treaties, even harsh ones, have little effect on domestic politics in the defeated nation.

• Scapegoat politics is an unconvincing method of gaining political power.

• People may be willing to sacrifice liberty if economic security is promised.

• Even a brief experience with democratic government makes people very devoted to it.

Which was a major reason for the rise of dictatorships in Europe in the two decades following World War I?

• general illiteracy of the working class

• stress caused by the constant threat of renewed warfare

• destruction of homes and factories during World War I

• widespread economic disorder

An ideology rooted in militarism, extreme nationalism, racism, and blind loyalty to the state.

• Totalitarianism

• Facism

• Genocide

• Blitzkrieg

The fascist states of Germany and Italy became involved in another country’s civil war during the 1930s. In which country did their support help to bring an authoritarian dictator to power?

• Czechoslovakia

• France

• Poland

• Spain

inspired the formation of the blackshirts, won the support of industrialists, large landowners, and the urban middle class

• Franco

• Hitler

• Mussolini

• Stalin

What was it illegal to do in fascist Italy.

• say anything bad about the government.

• other political parties exist

• police allowed to arrest people and put them in jail for any reason.

• all of the above.

What promises did Hitler make before being name Chancellor of Germany?

• Decrease the size of the military so there would be more money for Germany’s economy.

• Rebuild the military and take back land lost in Treaty of Versailles

• Restore wealth and pride to Germany

• Create an atomic bomb to drop on Japan to end WWII

What are 4 things that led to the Nazi Party coming to power? (choose 2 answers)

• lack of confidence in leadership and a devastated ecomony

• the Holocaust and a strong belief in the government

• a wealthy economy and Anti-Semitism

• Anti-Semitism and propaganda