Fascism
by Collette
Fascism can simply be defined as radical
nationalism with a dictator. Adolf Hitler of Germany, Benito Mussolini of Italy
and Tojo of Japan developed their own particular brand of fascism in their
respective countries and eventually united as the Axis Powers during WWII.
While fascism was effective in pulling the countries from the depths of the
Great Depression, each nation used strong force to get to power and keep their
individual authoritarian governments in place. Eventually the fascist regimes
destroyed all civil rights of it citizenry and utilized extreme measures to
keep their dictatorships in place.
The goal of each government was to
conquer other weaker nations and spread their fascist doctrine. That goal
included the extermination of dissidents and Jews. It took the Second World War
to halt their aggression and end their dictatorships.
The following might prove helpful in
understanding fascism:
www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fascism
www.favreau.info/misc/14-points-fascism.php
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