According to the video, what is one main feature of fascism?

• Emphasis on individual liberties and democratic processes.

• A political philosophy that prioritizes obedience to an authoritarian leader and leverages state resources for the leader's ambitions.

• Promotion of international cooperation and global governance.

• Advocacy for a classless society and collective ownership of production.

Which of the following was a significant social factor contributing to the rise of fascism after World War I?

• Increased social mobility and equality across all classes.

• A decline in the power and influence of the working class due to wartime production.

• Deep divisions along class lines, with the working class gaining power and the middle class declining.

• Women willingly returning to traditional domestic roles after the war.

How did Benito Mussolini become the Prime Minister of Italy in 1922?

• He was elected through a popular vote.

• He led a successful military coup against the existing government.

• The King of Italy appointed him after Mussolini threatened to march on Rome with his fascist army.

• He formed a coalition government with other political parties.

What was one big difference between how well Mussolini controlled Italy compared to how well Hitler controlled Germany?

• Mussolini successfully eliminated all opposition, while Hitler faced significant internal resistance.

• Hitler gained entire control over the state, whereas Mussolini's control was not absolute due to the monarchy and armed forces.

• Mussolini relied heavily on modern technology for propaganda, while Hitler preferred traditional methods.

• Hitler's secret police were less violent than Mussolini's Blackshirts.

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Who led the SS in carrying out terror against people who opposed Hitler?

• Adolf Hitler

• Benito Mussolini

• Heinrich Himmler

• Francisco Franco

What problems did the new democracies in Eastern Europe have after World War I?

• Lack of military support and internal rebellions

• Economic problems and the newness of democracy

• Strong opposition from Western European powers

• Rapid industrialization and population growth

What were the primary consequences of Stalin's Five-Year Plan for the Russian people?

• Improved living conditions and increased wages

• Rapid industrial growth and improved housing

• Devastating conditions, including squalid housing and decreasing wages

• Increased political freedom and economic prosperity