Question

Trace the reasons for the rise of Fascism

Answer 1

Under the leadership of Benito Mussolini in Italy totalitarianism emerged in the shape of Fascism.

The word 'fascism' draws its root from the Roman word 'Fascio,' means a bundle of rods that was once the emblem of the authority of Roman victors.

Further, it emerged as a movement in the post World War I period not only to meet the challenges of the international communist movement but also to tackle the various problems that antagonized Italy, which the Italian government was not able to tackle.

Answer 2

Fascism

Fascism started in Italy by Benito Mussolini.

It was the Fascist Party who started it.

It ended in 1945 when Mussolini was executed.

His career ended in disgrace.

CAUSES :

Discontentment after Treaty of Versaillies

• The Treaty of Versailles humiliated the Italians.

• Their territories were taken and they were forced to pay huge war repairs.

• They had to lose colonies and lands.

Economic crisis

• There was loss of economy .

• The farmers were in debt .

• These were the economic crisis of the First World War.

Political instability

• There was no strong government and it was easy for Nazis to take over the instable government.

Mussolini's personality

• Mussolini was an able leader.

• He persuaded Italy by reviving their glory .

Absence of opposition

• There was no strong opposition against the Fascists.

Anti-semitic propaganda.

• The Jews were portrayed as traitors and the Nazi party as well as the Fascist took the advantage of the Anti-semitic propaganda.