fascism Flashcards
(17 cards)
What is the definition of Fascism?
A far-right, authoritarian political ideology that promotes strong nationalism, centralized power, and suppression of opposition.
List the main ideas of Fascism.
- Extreme Nationalism
- Authoritarian Rule
- Militarism & Violence
- Rejection of Democracy & Communism
- Corporate State
What example is given for Fascism?
Benito Mussolini’s Italy (1922-1943)
What is the definition of Nazism?
A form of fascism developed in Germany under Adolf Hitler, characterized by extreme nationalism, racism, and totalitarian control.
List the main ideas of Nazism.
- Extreme Nationalism & Racial Supremacy
- Totalitarianism
- Anti-Semitism & Racism
- Militarism & Expansionism
- State-Controlled Economy
Who was Adolf Hitler?
Leader of Nazi Germany (1933-1945) and author of Mein Kampf.
What significant event did Adolf Hitler initiate in 1939?
Started World War II by invading Poland.
What was the Holocaust?
The genocide resulting in the deaths of six million Jews.
What is the definition of Communism?
A far-left ideology that seeks to create a classless, stateless society where wealth and property are commonly owned.
List the main ideas of Communism.
- Class Struggle
- Abolition of Private Property
- State Control of Economy
- Internationalism
- One-Party Rule
Who was Joseph Stalin?
Leader of the Soviet Union (1924-1953) who transformed the USSR into an industrial superpower.
What methods did Joseph Stalin use to maintain power?
- Mass purges
- Secret police
- Labor camps (Gulags)
What was the Holodomor?
A famine in Ukraine caused by Stalin’s policies, resulting in millions of deaths.
Fill in the blank: Fascism rejects _______ and Communism.
Democracy
True or False: Nazism promotes the belief that all races are equal.
False
Fill in the blank: The Communist ideology aims for a global revolution to end _______.
capitalism
What were the consequences of Stalin’s rule?
Caused the deaths of millions through famines and political repression.
