History of the Second World War

7: Rise of Mussolini Pt. 1 - Fascism

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Apr 29, 2020
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Mussolini's Rise

  • Mussolini became Italy's prime minister in 1922, leading a fascist group.
  • This inspired other right-wing groups globally, and his control over the radical left was praised by many.
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Early Fascism

  • Early Italian fascists claimed their ideology stemmed from wartime brotherhood and a sense of betrayal after the war.
  • Unlike socialism, fascism lacked a core intellectual foundation, making it fluid and adaptable.
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Core Fascist Ideas

  • Fascism promotes a centralized, authoritarian state demanding complete devotion, often enforced through violence.
  • This violence, rooted in social Darwinism, targets perceived weaknesses and rejects both capitalism and communism.
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