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Which of the following factors contributed to the rise of authoritarian regimes in Europe during the 1920s and 1930s?
Which of the following factors contributed to the rise of authoritarian regimes in Europe during the 1920s and 1930s?
- A strong tradition of democratic values and institutions.
- The failure of parliamentary systems and a desire for strong leadership. (correct)
- Economic prosperity and social stability.
- Widespread satisfaction with existing parliamentary systems.
What is a key characteristic that defines a totalitarian government?
What is a key characteristic that defines a totalitarian government?
- Upholding individual freedoms and rights above all else.
- Limited control over political life, with an emphasis on economic freedom
- A decentralized approach to governance with regional autonomy.
- Extensive control over the political, economic, social, intellectual, and cultural lives of its citizens. (correct)
How did Fascist leaders, like Mussolini, use propaganda to maintain power?
How did Fascist leaders, like Mussolini, use propaganda to maintain power?
- By promoting independent journalism and freedom of the press.
- By encouraging a diversity of opinions and open debate.
- Through heavy use of newspapers, film, and radio to indoctrinate the populace. (correct)
- By limiting the government's influence on media and culture.
What role did youth organizations play in Fascist Italy?
What role did youth organizations play in Fascist Italy?
In Fascist ideology, what was the expected role of women?
In Fascist ideology, what was the expected role of women?
What event marked Mussolini's rise to power in Italy?
What event marked Mussolini's rise to power in Italy?
What was the outcome of Spanish Civil War (1936-1939)?
What was the outcome of Spanish Civil War (1936-1939)?
What type of government did Franco establish in Spain?
What type of government did Franco establish in Spain?
How did the level of totalitarian control in Spain change after World War II?
How did the level of totalitarian control in Spain change after World War II?
By 1939, which major European countries maintained democratic governments?
By 1939, which major European countries maintained democratic governments?
Flashcards
Totalitarianism
Totalitarianism
A political system where the government controls all aspects of citizens' lives.
Fascism
Fascism
An ideology emphasizing a strong central government led by a dictator, extreme nationalism, and anti-communism.
March on Rome (1922)
March on Rome (1922)
Benito Mussolini's demonstration that led to him being appointed Prime Minister of Italy.
Spanish Civil War (1936-1939)
Spanish Civil War (1936-1939)
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Francisco Franco
Francisco Franco
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Study Notes
- Most European parliamentary systems failed in the 1920s, leading people to seek solutions from authoritarian leaders.
- Factors contributing to this shift included a lack of democratic tradition, the continued influence of old elites, economic and social uncertainty, and fear of communism and social change.
- Totalitarian governments aim to control all aspects of citizens' lives: political, economic, social, intellectual, and cultural.
- Totalitarianism is characterized by a single-party government and a lack of personal freedoms.
- By 1939, France and Britain were the only remaining democracies in Europe.
Fascism in Italy
- Fascism is a political ideology popularized by Benito Mussolini.
- Fascism emphasizes a strong central government led by a dictatorial ruler.
- Key tenets of fascism include extreme nationalism, anti-communism, and a desire for territorial expansion.
- In October 1922, Mussolini led his "blackshirts" in the March on Rome, a mass demonstration of force.
- Subsequently, Mussolini was appointed Prime Minister by the king.
- The Fascist party exerted control over most aspects of Italian life.
- Opposition parties were outlawed.
- A secret police was established.
- Propaganda was heavily utilized through various media: newspapers, film, and radio.
- Militaristic youth groups were formed.
- Women were assigned the roles of mothers and homemakers, while men were expected to be soldiers.
Fascism in Spain
- The Spanish Civil War took place from 1936 to 1939.
- The war was between Francisco Franco and the Nationalists against the Republicans.
- Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy provided assistance to the Nationalists.
- Franco's victory led to his dictatorship in Spain from 1939 to 1975.
- Franco established a single-party government.
- A secret police was implemented.
- Enemies were imprisoned.
- While initially exhibiting clear fascist influences, Spain became less totalitarian after World War II.
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