History Chapter 15 Section 3 Fascism Rises in Europe – Flashcards
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What did Mussolini promise to the Italians?
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He promised to help the economy and build the armed forces.
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What were some of Hitler's beliefs?
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He believed Germans were superior to all other people. Thought the Versailles treaty was unfair and wanted more "living space" for Germany.
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What changes did Hitler make?
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He gave jobs to millions, but took away their rights to organize into unions. He took control of all areas of life. Burned books that went against Nazi ideas, forced children to join Nazi groups. Attacked Jews and took away their rights.
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Why did democracy survive in some countries?
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It survived in countries with strong democratic traditions like Britain, France and Scandinavian countries.
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Cause and Effect: Mussolini gains popularity.
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Cause: People angry they did not get more territory that ended WWI, inflation and unemployment were problems too Effect: Mussolini promises to help economy and build the armed forces
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Cause and Effect: King Victor Emmanuel III puts Mussolini in Charge of the government,
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Cause: King thought Mussolini was best hope for dynasty to survive Effect: Mussolini becomes leader, outlaws all other political parties, attempts to control economy
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Cause and Effect: Hitler is chosen leader of the Nazi party.
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Cause: Joined the Nazis, succeeds as organizer and speaker Effect: Plotted to seize power, sent to prison
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Cause and Effect: Hitler tried for treason and sentenced to prison.
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Cause: Hitler planned to seize power in Munich Effect: Wrote Mein Kampf with beliefs Germans are the master race
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Cause and Effect: President Paul con Hindenburg names Hitler chancellor in 1933.
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Cause: American loans stopped, civil unrest broke out, peole turned to Hitler Effect: Hitler won parliamentary majority, SS was created
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Cause and Effect: Hitler has books burned in huge bonfires.
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Cause: Hitler wanted to control every aspect of life. Effect: People were forced to read only Nazi ideals
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Cause and Effect: Nazis pass laws depriving Jews of their rights.
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Cause: Antisemitism, Nazis used them as scapegoats for Germany's problems. Effect: Violence against Jews
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Fascism
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Political movement based on nationalism that gives power to a dictator and takes away individual rights.
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Benito Mussolini
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Fascist leader of Italy
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Adolf Hitler
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Fascist leader of Germany
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Nazism
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German brand of fascism
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Mein Kampf
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Book by Hitler outlining his beliefs and goals for Germany
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Lebensraum
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"Living space"
