Fascism

Fascisms name comes from the fasces.

An ancient Roman symbol of authority.

Intense nationalism and elitists mindset.

Totalitarian control-censorship, control of media.

Interests of the state more important than individual rights.

Maintains class system and some private ownership.

Glorified action, violence and discipline.

Lead by Benito Mussolini from 1922-1943.

Benito Mussolini (1922)

Centralized all power in himself as leader (total control of social, economic, and

political life). He marched on Rome and King Victor Emmanuel allowed him to

become PM.

Ambition to restore the glory of Rome.

He organized combat squads called The Blackshirts. They broke up socialist

meetings, unions and even ousted some politicians.

1935 Invasion of Ethiopia.

Workers wages were bad.

Women were valued for child rearing, awards were given for 14 or more.
Mussolini blamed women and machines for unemployment.

Hideki Tojo

Country - Japan
 Type of Government - Militarism

Goals and Ideas - (Below)

Though Japan had an emperor, the military had taken control of the government.

Emperor Hirohito could not stand up to the powerful generals, but he was

worshipped by the people, who often fought in his name.

Industrialization of Japan, lending to a drive for raw materials? IMPERIALISM.

Invasion of Korea, Manchuria, and the rest of China (The League of Nations did
nothing).