The Rise of Fascism in Europe

True or false: Economic turmoil led to social unrest in rural parts of Italy?

True or false: The seizure of property in Italy mirrored the activity of the communist revolution in Russia?

True or false: Many Italians feared a communist revolution in Italy?

True or false: Fascist groups organized themselves into military organizations to fight communist agitation in Italy?

True or false: Mussolini was appointed Prime Minister of Italy in 1922?

True or false: By 1926, the Italian Fascist Party became the only legal party in Italy?

True or false: Italian fascism successfully unified the Italian people?

True or false: Mussolini's poor leadership was exposed when war broke out in Europe?

True or false: A democratic government was established in Germany after World War I?

True or false: The Weimar Republic in Germany contained features of a modern representative democracy?

True or false: The Nazi Party's share of the national vote in 1932 was 37%

True or false: The Great Depression helped the Nazi Party gain popularity

True or false: The intentional destruction of the Reichstag was used by Hitler to launch the full-scale takeover of the German government

True or false: The German Communist Party was not outlawed during the Nazi takeover

True or false: Voter fraud played a role in the Nazi Party's political success

True or false: The Nazi Government successfully established all basic government structures, departments, and channels

True or false: The center of power in the Nazi Government revolved around Hitler

True or false: Hitler was known as the 'Fuhrer' and had unlimited control over German political and military decision-making

True or false: The Nazi Party's share of the national vote in 1928 was 6%

True or false: The Nazi Party's share of the national vote increased from 15% in 1930 to 37% in 1932

The Treaty of Versailles harshly punished Germany after World War I, leading to feelings of bitterness and reprisals.

Fascism is a hyper-nationalistic political perspective that relies on aggressive militarization and emphasizes national pride.

The term fascism was invented by Italian fascists and spread throughout Europe.

Fascism had significant support from veterans of World War I, who resented anti-nationalist pushback.

Nationalism had been growing in Europe since the 1800s, and fascism took hold in countries that gained national unity during that time.

Fascism became interested in unifying people based on ethnic and racial heritage.

Fascism and communism competed for dominance in Europe, with opposing political ideologies.

Both fascism and communism rejected representative democratic ideals and relied on authoritarian governments.

Fascism took root in Germany partly out of opposition to communism, which was blamed for Germany's loss in World War I.

Italian fascism was the first to take steps toward fascism, supported by veterans of World War I.